All articles tagged: “Student Loans” (Page: 2)

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Earnest Takes a Data-Driven Approach to Provide Consumers Lower Rates on New and Refinanced Loans

Earnest Offers Low-Rate Loans Based on Detailed Customer Data

Providing merit-based personal loans and student debt refinancing, Earnest takes a modern approach when compared with the... read more »

Ray FitzGerald

By: Ray FitzGerald • 10/4/17

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4 Best Options: Financing College With Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

Financing College With Bad Credit

Whether you’re an adult looking to go back to school or a parent funding your children’s education, it’s important to know that you have options,... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 3/14/16

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6 Studies Analyzing Student Loan Debt and What It Really Means

6 Studies Analyzing Student Loan Debt and What It Really Means

Student loans are the hot topic of the financial world lately, and for good reason. The number of students borrowing and the amount they’re... read more »

Logan Ladnyk

By: Logan Ladnyk • 6/16/15

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A Quick Guide to the 4 Most Common Federal Student Loans

A Quick Guide to the 4 Most Common Federal Student Loans

If you need a loan to attend college, federal aid should be your first step. Federal student loans offer lower interest rates and have more... read more »

Aaron Crowe

By: Aaron Crowe • 5/4/15

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How to Get Financial Aid When You’re a Student with Bad Credit

How to Get Financial Aid When You’re a Student with Bad Credit

College is more expensive than ever. According to the College Board, the average student at a private university paid just more than $40,000 in... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 1/2/15

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

When struggling to find employment post-graduation and working at the local Starbucks to make ends meet, it’s hard to fathom how you’re going to... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 11/4/14

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SALT Program Helps Students Master Their Finances

SALT Program Helps Students Master Their Finances

Developed by nonprofit American Student Assistance, SALT™ is a free online resource that helps students learn personal finance... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/13/14

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7 Ways to Save on Student Loans, Featuring Edvisors

7 Ways to Save on Student Loans, Featuring Edvisors

Now exceeding $1.2 trillion, student loan debt has become the second largest form of consumer debt in the United States behind mortgages. What’s... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/2/14

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Student Loan Bill Dies in Senate 56-38

Student Loan Bill Dies in Senate 56-38

A student loan bill that would’ve allowed borrowers to refinance their loans in return for higher taxes on the wealthy failed a Senate vote... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 6/12/14

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Obama’s Order Eases Student Loan Payments

Obama’s Order Eases Student Loan Payments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Barack Obama signed an executive order Monday capping student loan payments at 10 percent of an individual’s... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 6/9/14

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Students, Getting Credit Has Never Been Easier!

Students, Getting Credit Has Never Been Easier!

There’s no better time to get started learning about credit and building your credit history than as a student. Let’s face it, student life is... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 4/17/14

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Will the Military Pay Off My Student Loans?

Will the Military Pay Off My Student Loans?

The military can assist with student loan repayment, but most programs are for loans from or guaranteed by the government. If you are looking for... read more »

Doug Nordman

By: Doug Nordman • 12/20/13

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How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

Losing a child, a spouse or other close family member is a devastating blow. It is understandable if you feel like you can only manage grieving... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/29/13

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Student Loans Now Largest Category of U.S. Household Debt

Student Loans Now Largest Category of U.S. Household Debt

Student loans have overtaken both credit card and automobile debt as the largest percentage of household debt in the U.S. According to new data... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 9/2/13

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Is it Difficult for Students to Get Bad Credit Loans?

Is it Difficult for Students to Get Bad Credit Loans?

Paying for school is expensive. While government financial aid can help, it sometimes isn’t enough to cover all your living expenses. To get... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 6/18/13