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Debt Relief Scams 101: How Student Borrowers Can Outsmart Fake Offers
Earning a college degree is a smart investment but managing loan repayment after graduation requires careful attention. With so many…
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December 10, 2015
Happy Holidays: Your Student Loan Grace Period is Over!
Countless students across the country can’t get too excited about the holidays this year, because it marks the end of…
December 8, 2015
How Out-Of-State College Affects Student Loan Debt & ROI
Moving to another state for college is a time-honored right of passage for countless students. It gives you the chance…
December 3, 2015
6 Ways to Reduce the Overall Cost of a College Education
In a special guest post from Money Crashers contributor David Bakke, 6 simple methods to reduce the cost of college…
December 2, 2015
How Soft & Hard Credit Inquiries Affect Credit Score
There are two kinds of inquiries into your credit report: hard inquiries and soft inquiries. Both involve someone viewing your…
November 25, 2015
Should You Borrow Money to Study Abroad?
Consider this scenario: You’re a third-year college student and you’ve chosen to study in Dublin, Ireland, for a semester. Your…
November 19, 2015
How The 3 Worst Money Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands
Everyone knows money mistakes can be costly, but there are some mistakes that can cost a lot more than others. For…
November 11, 2015
3 Signs It’s Time To Refinance Your Student Loans
Key Takeaways Borrowers with good credit and stable income may qualify for better refinancing terms. Refinancing can simplify multiple student…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
Key Takeaways Checking your student loan refinancing rate with LendKey uses a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect your…
November 5, 2015
Students and Debt: Where the 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
Current student loan debt stands at more than $1 trillion, with students graduating from four-year colleges and universities with the…
October 28, 2015
How to Refinance Your Student Loans to Release a Cosigner
3 Tips to Release a Cosigner from Your Student Loan If you’re like countless other college graduates across the nation,…
October 22, 2015
The Impact of Defaulting on your Student Loans
Many people don’t realize the seriousness of defaulting on their student loans. The consequences of student loan default can be…
October 21, 2015
4 Student Loan Options for Non-Traditional Students
The term “non-traditional students” refers to students who are not enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university immediately after…