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Depending on the type of loans you have, your repayment plan, paying off student loans may take longer than you’d […]

2021-06-21

We’ve all experienced trying to write a monthly budget and failing after a few months — and let’s be honest, […]

2021-06-16

Student loans are a beneficial resource to pay for higher education. But if you don’t have a job you may […]

2021-06-15

Please Note: New variable rate ELFI loans applied for after 7:00 PM EST on January 7, 2022, will use the […]

2021-06-14

Once you finish school and start earning money — and no longer have to pinch every penny — lifestyle inflation […]

2021-06-11

As college tuition has outpaced inflation, more and more students can’t afford to pay for college out of pocket. And […]

2021-06-10

Updated June 15, 2022 In the United States, borrowers owe $1.7 trillion — yes, trillion with a “t” — […]

2021-06-09

Are you overwhelmed by your student loans and afraid of falling behind? It’s a major issue many college graduates face. […]

2021-06-08

Last year, student loan interest rates hit an all-time low during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world […]

2021-06-04

Debt is a significant source of stress for many Americans. In fact, 73% percent of people recently surveyed by CreditWise […]

2021-06-03

As a college student, how much you make can be an important factor in many situations. A few examples include […]

2021-06-01

After decades of working hard, you’re finally ready to retire when you turn 65. Now it’s time to travel the […]