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7 Effective Ways to Lower Your Student Loan Payments, Build Credit, and Other Financial Tips for Students

These several options will help borrowers lower student loan payments and get on track for financial success.

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7 Effective Ways to Lower Your Student Loan Payments, Build Credit, and Other Financial Tips for Students
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7 Effective Ways to Lower Your Student Loan Payments, Build Credit, and Other Financial Tips for Students

These several options will help borrowers lower student loan payments and get on track for financial success.

Elyssa Kirkham

Love Entertainment? These Credit Cards Will Reward You for It.
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Love Entertainment? These Credit Cards Will Reward You for It.

Here are three credit cards that reward you for treating yourself.

Elisa Ortiz

Is a Fixer-Upper Home Worth the Investment?
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Is a Fixer-Upper Home Worth the Investment?

Is a fixer-upper home worth it? The answer depends on a variety of factors and your current situation.

McCall Robison

How the New FAFSA App Can Help Students
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How the New FAFSA App Can Help Students

Learn how the new FAFSA app can help students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on their smartphones.

Taylor Cenicola

What the Loss of Credit Card Price Protection Means for Consumers
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What the Loss of Credit Card Price Protection Means for Consumers

Major credit card companies are cutting back on longstanding cardholder perks, including price protection. Learn what it means for you.

Elisa Ortiz

Understanding the Different Types of Financial Advisors
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Understanding the Different Types of Financial Advisors

Armed with this information, you can better determine which type of advisor specializes in the advice and planning that is most relevant to you.

Josh Smith

How Much Do Americans Actually Know About Credit Scoring?
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How Much Do Americans Actually Know About Credit Scoring?

The results of the 8th Annual Credit Score Survey help us uncover what Americans understand about the credit system and what they still need to learn.

Josh Smith

When Hard Inquiries Fall Off a Credit Report, Does Your Credit Score Go Up?
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When Hard Inquiries Fall Off a Credit Report, Does Your Credit Score Go Up?

A hard inquiry can temporarily affect your credit score. Find out what happens to hard inquiries and your credit score over time.

David Lord

6 Creative Ways to Lower Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
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6 Creative Ways to Lower Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Find out how your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) can impact not just your loan applications, but also your daily life.

Rebecca Safier

Credit Freezes will Soon Be Free: What it Means and Why it Matters for You
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Credit Freezes will Soon Be Free: What it Means and Why it Matters for You

Congress is taking steps to make credit freezes free for all. Find out what the new legislation means for your credit score –– and your wallet.

David Lord

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