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2016-12-04
3 Steps to Create a Cash Envelope Budget System
Last Updated on July 23, 2020 What if you were told you could save money by using cash instead […]

2016-12-01
How to Save Money on an Engagement Ring
The season is upon us, the most popular time of the year to get engaged. Getting engaged is often one […]

2016-11-22
Parent PLUS Loans or Cosigning Private Student Loans to Pay for College
It’s no secret that paying for college and graduate school can be expensive. Along with purchasing a home, […]

2016-11-15
LIBOR Rates, Historical LIBOR Rates, and Variable Rate Loans
Last Updated on December 20, 2019 Please Note: New variable rate ELFI loans applied for after 7:00 PM EST […]

2016-11-09
Variable or Fixed Student Loan Interest Rates: Which is Better for Refinancing?
Last Updated on August 12, 2022 Please Note: New variable rate ELFI loans applied for after 7:00 PM EST […]

2016-10-24
How to Create a Zero-Based Budget
Last Updated on March 2, 2020 It is a well-known fact that a budget is a useful tool to […]

2016-10-15
The Basics of Buying a Car
Last Updated on February 4, 2022 Aside from mortgage or rent, a car payment may be your next-largest monthly […]

2016-09-21
How to Budget for a Wedding
Last Updated on July 21, 2020 Adulthood comes with several significant financial decisions — purchasing a home, making payments on […]

2016-09-16
Student Loan Refinancing vs. Consolidation
Last Updated on December 4, 2020 If you’re looking into student loan repayment options, you’ve likely heard the terms […]

2016-09-12
How to Build Credit: A Beginner’s Guide
Last Updated on January 8, 2022 Building credit isn’t always at the forefront of young adults’ minds. However, the […]

2016-08-23
Personal Finance Advice from 15 Top Financial Gurus
Last Updated on July 14, 2023 Receiving sound financial advice can change a person’s world, and fortunately, there is […]

2016-08-18
9 Questions to Ask When Refinancing Student Loans
Last Updated on December 20, 2019 Research student loan refinancing and loan consolidation. Check. Pay off credit card debt and […]