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Are Sallie Mae Student Loans Federal or Private? Full History and How to Know What Type You Have
If you take out a Sallie Mae loan today, it’s a private student loan. However, before 2014, Sallie Mae did...
7-min read Jobs Data Could Spell Rate Cuts Ahead
The U.S. job market just flashed another warning sign: Only 22,000 jobs were added in August. That’s less than one-third...
7-min read What Is Debanking? 5 Reasons You’ve Been Debanked and Next Steps
On any given day, most of us can withdraw cash from an ATM, deposit our paychecks, and use a debit...
7-min read Home Improvement Loan vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Best for You?
Nearly half of homeowners are planning home improvement projects in 2025, according to a survey from This Old House, and...
11-min read Earnest vs. Sallie Mae: Which Student Loan Lender Is Better in 2025?
If you need extra funding for college, it’s time to turn to private student loans. Earnest and Sallie Mae are...
8-min read 7 Timeshare Fees That Catch Owners by Surprise
Buying into a timeshare feels like you’ve locked in future vacations at today’s prices. But what many owners don’t expect...
12-min read What Does After Renovation Value (ARV) Mean, and How Is It Calculated?
If you’re planning to renovate your home or buy a fixer-upper, one important figure to understand is the after-renovation value...
7-min read How Timeshare Maintenance Fees Really Work (And How to Get Out of Them Legally)
Maintenance fees are one of the biggest ongoing costs associated with timeshares. These fees can seem harmless at first, a...
9-min read Is a Home Equity Agreement a Good Idea? When It Is—and Isn’t—and How to Decide
A home equity agreement (HEA) allows you to access your home’s equity without taking on monthly payments. However, it comes...
9-min read I Need Money Today: Where to Turn for Immediate Support and Emergency Funding
The costs of our most basic necessities—food, housing, and medical care—continue to rise, such that average Americans are struggling to...
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