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Student Loans for Single Mothers: The Best Options to Pay for School
Single mothers can get federal or private student loans to fund a college education. Here are the requirements and considerations...
10-min read How to Pull Equity Out of Your Home
There are many ways to access home equity, including home equity loans, HELOCs, cash-out refinances, and home equity sharing agreements.
12-min read Private Student Loans That Go Directly to You: What to Know About Direct-to-Consumer Disbursement
Federal student loans—and most private student loans—don’t show up as one big check in the mail. Typically, borrowed funds go...
6-min read Income-Based Student Loans
Income-based repayment has only been available for federal loans—until now. Find out how private income-based student loans work, and if...
8-min read What Is a Home Equity Investment?
A home equity investment is a financing solution that allows homeowners to access the equity in their home without adding...
12-min read Does IRS Debt Go Away?
While IRS debt can eventually go away, it’s a long, costly road to get there. Here’s a look at when...
9-min read Precious Metals IRA: How It Works and How to Get Started
A precious metal IRA may help protect against rising inflation. But before investing, be sure you understand IRS rules for...
12-min read HomeFunds Review: California-Only HEA With Low Transparency
This HomeFunds review will help you decide if a home equity sharing agreement with HomeFunds is a good fit for...
7-min read College Ave vs. Ascent Student Loan Comparison
In this comparison, we’ll compare College Ave and Ascent private student loans and tell you which lender stood out in...
8-min read Supplemental Student Loans
There are two main kinds of supplemental student loans you can use. We explain the differences and similarities, below.
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