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Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Federal Student Loans?
Federal loans come with protections that you’ll lose if you refinance, like loan deferment and income-driven repayment. Still, refinancing comes...
6-min read Student Loan Default Guide
Student loan default can make you feel like you’re out of options, but there are several ways to fix the...
10-min read Student Loan Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
Use the following IBR calculator to help you see what your monthly payments will be under the plan and how...
5-min read Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR): How It Works & Who It’s Good For
An income-contingent repayment plan (ICR) is one option for repaying federal student loans. Payments are capped at a percentage of...
6-min read Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Student Loan Repayment Plan Guide
PAYE is an income-driven repayment plan that caps monthly student loan payments at 10% of the borrower's discretionary income and...
6-min read Standard Repayment Plan: The Default Plan for Federal Student Loans
The standard repayment plan for federal student loans allows borrowers to repay a level payment amount over the course of...
7-min read How Much Equity Is Needed for a Reverse Mortgage? A Detailed Look
There’s no hard-and-fast rule for how much equity you need for a reverse mortgage, though 50% is a good rule...
7-min read As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Is it Safe to Use ATMs?
LendEDU took a trip through New York City to scientifically test for the amount of germs found on ATMs. The...
3-min read RateGenius Auto Refinance Review
RateGenius offers quotes for auto loan refinancing from 150-plus lenders. To see how the platform can help you, read this...
6-min read Survey: Americans Are Very Worried About Their Job Security & Finances Due to Coronavirus
Due to COVID-19, 57% of adult Americans are worried about their job security, while 63% are concerned about both their...
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