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  • A spiral notebook displays the words Budget, Income, Savings and Expenses
    The Mid-Semester Money Checkup: Is Your College Budget Still Working?

    The excitement of a new semester may have worn off, [...]

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  • Graphic of a woman weighing the potential benefits of student loan refinancing, with question marks beside the phrases “Lower Monthly Payment” and “Faster Payoff.”
    Lower Monthly Payment or Faster Payoff? How to Choose a Student Loan Refinance Term

    When you refinance your student loans, the interest rate isn't [...]

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  • A box with the words "Covering Unexpected Costs" is shown overlaying a photo. In the photo, we see an open laptop with hands on the keyboard with pink painted nails, and a knee with ripped black jeans.
    Cover Mid-Year Costs with an Education Line of Credit

    When families plan for college, they typically account for tuition, [...]

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  • Headline reads "FAFSA Deadlines." Underneath are three calendar pages labelled Federal, State, College.
    FAFSA Is Open: Why You Should File Early and How to Get Started

    If someone in your household plans to attend college during [...]

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  • A woman sits typing at a laptop. The words "Prime Rate Increase - Should You Refi?" are overlaid at the top left.
    What a Prime Rate Increase Could Mean for Your Student Loans

    If you’re making payments on a private student loan, it’s [...]

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  • High school senior studying at a desk with a laptop and pencil, with classmates in the background. Text reads, “College Prep for High School Seniors.”
    College Prep Checklist for High School Seniors

    Senior year of high school is exciting—but it can also [...]

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  • A gold magnifying glass zooms in on a bar chart and the words Interest Rates
    Prime Rate Is on the Move: Compare Student Loan Rates Carefully

    If you’re researching paying for college, you’ve probably noticed that [...]

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  • A computer laptop displays a screen that says Completed Your FAFSA
    Why You Should Complete the FAFSA – Even If You Think You Don’t Need To

    If you’re starting to plan for college, you’ve probably heard [...]

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  • Stacked coins arranged in four increasing tiers, each topped with a percentage symbol, above the text “Student Loan Pricing Tiers Explained.”
    Student Loan Pricing Tiers Explained: What They Are and What to Expect

    If you’re shopping for a private student loan, you've probably [...]

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  • Illustration of a checklist with question marks representing five questions to ask before accepting a student loan
    5 Questions Every Borrower Should Ask Before Accepting a Student Loan

    Accepting a student loan is a financial commitment that will [...]

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  • A young women rests her chin on her right hand and looks at a paper she holds in her left hand. A blue box at top left with caption reads, "What to Know Before Your Grace Period Ends."
    Preparing for Student Loan Repayment: What to Know Before Your Grace Period Ends

    If you graduated this spring or summer, your student loan [...]

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  • College desk flat-lay with notebooks, calculator, laptop and coffee for budgeting
    How to Budget for College Expenses Beyond Tuition This Fall

    When families plan for college costs, tuition often dominates the [...]

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  • a graphic displays the words "One application. Multiple years of funding. How an education line of credit works."
    Borrow Only What You Need: How an Education Line of Credit Works

    When most people think about private student loans, they picture [...]

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  • A young woman sits at a desk illuminated by a desk lamp, holding her head in her hands. She looks down at a pile of papers in front of her. An open laptop and a paper coffee cup are in the foreground.
    Still Need a Student Loan for Fall? A Late-Season Borrower’s Guide

    It is late July, and you have just realized that [...]

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  • A young woman sits at a desk with a tablet and phone in front of her, looking down.
    In-School Repayment: How Paying Early Can Reduce Your Total Student Loan Cost

    Most student loan repayment advice focuses on what to do [...]

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  • Two female and one male toss graduation caps into the air while standing in front of a concrete building and a cloud filled blue sky.
    What Recent Graduates Should Know About Their Student Loan Grace Period

    If you graduated from college this spring, congratulations! Along with [...]

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    Funding Graduate School in 2026: Options Beyond Federal Loans

    Graduate school is an investment, and a substantial one. Whether [...]

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  • A young woman in a striped shirt sits with her father, wearing a red button down shirt. They have papers spread out in front of them.
    How Families Use an Education Line of Credit to Simplify Multi-Year College Funding

    Applying for a new student loan every year is one [...]

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