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Scholarship Bee Has Merged Into LendEDU
In December of 2019, Scholarship Bee merged into LendEDU. If you were a previous reader of Scholarship Bee, we encourage...
1-min read How Does a Private Student Loan Work?
Private student loans are more complicated than federal loans and can be difficult to obtain without a cosigner.
8-min read What Is the Average Tax Debt in Each State in 2019?
Using data from Solvable that featured 75,000 unique tax debt cases, LendEDU found average tax debt by state and the...
8-min read Cities with the Most & Least Affordable Homes in the U.S. for 2020
A look at which areas of the United States have the highest and lowest proportion of affordable homes.
6-min read How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter: Dos, Don’ts, and Downloadable PDF Templates
If you've been denied financial aid—or offered far less than you think you're eligible for—you can submit a financial aid...
13-min read The Cost of Christmas in 2019
For the third consecutive year, LendEDU has surveyed 1,000 adult Americans to find out the cost of Christmas in 2019....
9-min read No Income Verification Mortgages: Home Loans Without Documentation
You are usually required to provide proof of income when applying for a mortgage loan. Self-employed borrowers and others without...
6-min read Venmo Fees: Breakdown and Explanation
Venmo is a popular mobile payment system that allows users to send and receive money easily. While the app offers...
2-min read Average Law School Debt
Average law school debt, including the cost of an undergraduate education, is $145,500, according to the most recent NCES data....
5-min read How Are Student Loans Calculated in 2025? [Calculator + Full Guide]
How are student loans calculated? Your loan servicer calculates your repayment plan using a few core factors: Note that some...
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