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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...
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,...
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....
10-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...
15-min read Student Loan Repayment: Best Plans & Other Resources
Federal student loan repayment programs offer the most options, but there are possibilities for private student loan repayment too.
15-min read Should I Refinance My Student Loans? 12 Reasons to Say Yes—or No
If you are eligible for a lower interest rate than what you are currently paying on your student loans, refinancing...
5-min read SoFi Mortgages 2025 Review: Why It’s LendEDU’s Highest-Rated Mortgage Lender
You can get a mortgage loan from SoFi even with income from non-traditional sources and with a low down payment....
9-min read Data From Nearly 10,000 Student Loan Borrowers Reveals 16% Will Have Debt-to-Income Ratio Above 20% at Graduation
Using exclusive applicant data provided by student loan lender Funding U, LendEDU found that a solid proportion of student loan...
8-min read Student Loan Policies
Student loan policies have garnered more attention in recent years, as Congress tries to make managing education debt less burdensome...
8-min read Best Jumbo Mortgage Lenders
A jumbo loan is a large mortgage loan for a home that costs more than the conforming loan limit. The...
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