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Is Parent Loan Forgiveness Possible? Your Guide to PSLF and More
Yes, parent student loans can be forgiven, but only under specific circumstances. Federal Parent PLUS Loans may qualify for forgiveness...
5-min read Connecticut HELOC Rates and Lenders
If you’re looking for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in the Constitution State, you might need funds for...
9-min read 3 Best Free Gold IRA Kits for New Investors in March 2025
Gold IRA kits are excellent resources for investors. They typically include investor guides, market insights, and step-by-step instructions for opening...
7-min read Fresh Start Program for Student Loans [Ended — What to Do Now]
Editor’s note: The Fresh Start Program for federal student loans ended on October 2, 2024. If you have defaulted loans,...
6-min read How to Calculate Your Minimum Student Loan Payment
When repaying your student loans, the minimum payment is the lowest amount you can pay each month to keep them...
3-min read Do Deferred Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
Deferment gives you a temporary reprieve from student loan payments. Your loans are usually automatically deferred while you’re in school....
6-min read Student Loan Interest Rates by Year
If you’re a student or parent researching how student loan interest rates have changed, you’re likely preparing to take out...
9-min read 9 Reasons Your Student Loan Payment Increased (and What to Do About It)
Noticed your student loan payment went up and not sure why? You’re not alone. A sudden increase can be confusing—and...
4-min read Can You Make Principal-Only Payments on Student Loans?
When you make minimum monthly payments on your student loans, a portion goes toward the interest on the loan, and...
4-min read How Student Loans Affect Your Retirement
Retirement may be years away, but it’s never too soon to start planning for it. If you borrowed money to...
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