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11 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness

The availability of student loan forgiveness, along with eligibility requirements, can be difficult to ascertain — and these myths make it even harder.

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11 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness
student loans

11 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness

The availability of student loan forgiveness, along with eligibility requirements, can be difficult to ascertain — and these myths make it even harder.

Gerri Detweiler

Can You Get a Loan for a Cellphone?
Personal Loans

Can You Get a Loan for a Cellphone?

Cellphone contracts look to be going the way of the flip phone, replaced by what are essentially no-interest phone loans. Here’s why that matters.

Bob Sullivan

Homeowners Insurance Can Cost You Twice as Much With Bad Credit
Insurance

Homeowners Insurance Can Cost You Twice as Much With Bad Credit

In most of the country, a bad credit score can mean you'll pay twice as much for homeowners insurance than if you had great credit.

Christine DiGangi

7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card
identity theft

7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card

If your credit card is declined, you may discover that your charging privileges have been suspended. Here are some possible reasons.

Jason Steele

How to Avoid Used Car Loan Gotchas
Auto Loans

How to Avoid Used Car Loan Gotchas

Bank loans for used cars used to be tricky to get, and more expensive than new car loans. Now that's changing. Here's what to watch for before you sign.

Bob Sullivan

5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You
credit score

5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You

If you don't plan to borrow money, what difference does your credit score make? Here are several times when having a credit score can make a big difference.

Gerri Detweiler

Can I Get a Loan to Buy a New Computer?
Personal Loans

Can I Get a Loan to Buy a New Computer?

A new computer, for as low as $24 a month! That might sound like a steal, but make sure you do the math and research your options.

Bob Sullivan

A Car Lending Change That Both Borrowers & Lenders Can Get Behind
Auto Loans

A Car Lending Change That Both Borrowers & Lenders Can Get Behind

The CFPB made an offer to Fifth Third that aims to curtail discriminatory practices on car loans. Will they accept it?

Mitchell D. Weiss

Discover it vs. Discover it Miles vs. Discover it Chrome: What's the Difference?
Discover it Miles

Discover it vs. Discover it Miles vs. Discover it Chrome: What's the Difference?

New Discover it cards bear some similarities . . . but the differences can help you decide which fits you best.

Jason Steele

A Simple Guide to Debit vs. Credit Cards
Miscellaneous

A Simple Guide to Debit vs. Credit Cards

The kind of plastic you use can determine whether you pay interest on an ATM withdrawal or how much purchase protection you have.

AJ Smith

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