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How Does Student Loan Interest Work? Understanding Calculation, Accrual, and How to Minimize Costs
Student loan interest rates affect how long it takes to pay back your loans, so understanding how interest rates work...
July 13, 2026
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9-min read How Do Americans Spend Their Monthly Income?
LendEDU compared each generation's average monthly budget and found boomers spend a lot on credit card debt, while millennials save...
March 3, 2026
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6-min read How to Pay for a Ph.D.
To pay for a Ph.D., exhaust options for free money, including scholarships and grants, first. Your school can help you...
February 6, 2026
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9-min read MOHELA Federal Student Loan Servicer: Features, Discounts, and Our Recommendations
If you have federal student loans, you may be assigned Mohela as your student loan servicer. You'll need to enroll...
May 26, 2026
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11-min read 5 Best Cash-Out Refinance Companies
A cash-out refinance happens when you take out a new mortgage for an amount greater than what you currently owe...
March 1, 2026
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13-min read 15- vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?
A 15-year-mortgage has higher monthly payments but lower total costs. The 30-year mortgage is the reverse, and it's usually easier...
February 26, 2025
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6-min read One-Third of Americans Go Into Unnecessary Debt to Pay For Extravagant Weddings—And Quite a Few End Up Regretting It
The survey of 1,000 recently-hitched Americans also found that some have missed debt payments associated with their wedding, while others...
March 2, 2026
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13-min read First-Time Home Buyer Programs
Buying a home can feel out of reach for many, but with these state and federal first-time home buyer programs,...
March 28, 2024
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10-min read How Student Loans Affect Your Taxes
You can deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid on qualifying student loans each year when you file your taxes....
March 9, 2026
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11-min read Employer Student Loan Repayment Benefits
Many employers offer student loan repayment assistance. When employers provide this assistance, their contributions are generally taxable. These contributions can...
March 3, 2026
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