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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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April 15, 2015
Revocation of Licenses for Student Loan Default Stirs Controversy
Imagine that as a result of falling behind on your student loan payments, the state where you live revokes your…
March 30, 2015
How Student Loan Debt Impacts Your College ROI
At LendKey we stress the importance of understanding the effects student debt has on the ROI of your college education.…
February 26, 2015
How Is Your Credit Score Calculated?
One of the key factors in determining your interest rate and loan terms when trying to refinance student loans is your…
February 5, 2015
The Differences Between Student Loan Consolidation And Refinancing
You’re probably heard both terms: student loan consolidation and student loan refinancing. A lot of people use them interchangeably, which…
February 2, 2015
Can I Consolidate Private and Federal Student Loans?
One of the biggest myths when it comes to student loans is whether you can consolidate your Federal and private…
January 15, 2015
Why Refinance Your Student Loans With a Credit Union?
Are you looking to refinance student loans? Are you searching for a low interest rate? Have you thought about a…
January 6, 2015
How Do Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
Student loan debt can impact your financial profile, credit history, and credit score – either in a detrimental way or…
November 4, 2014
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt Burden While in College
CNN reports that 70 percent of college graduates leave school with debt in addition to degrees. In the best of…
February 17, 2014
Students and Parents Use the 1098-T for the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Taxes are always a certainty, but if you or your family are spending money on education there may be ways…