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How to Build Credit at 18

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How to Build Credit at 18

How to Build Credit at 18

Building credit at 18 might seem intimidating, but with the right steps, you can establish a strong financial foundation early on. Here's how.

Nikkita Walker

What Happens If You Ignore Your Student Loans?

What Happens If You Ignore Your Student Loans?

Are you struggling to repay your student loans? Find out what to do if you can’t pay your student loans and the dangers of ignoring this problem.

Nikkita Walker

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card

Building credit without a credit card can be tricky, but it's not impossible. Learn about alternative credit-boosting options.

Kaitlyn Brown

How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven 

How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven 

Learn more about the different programs that can help you get student loan forgiveness, and find out how student loans can impact your credit.

Nikkita Walker

U.S. Student loan debt statistics you should know in 2023

U.S. Student loan debt statistics you should know in 2023

43.5 million Americans have student loan debt at an average of $37,787 per borrower. Find out where you compare with your student loan debt here.

Orlando Rodriguez

Who Is Navient and Why Are They Calling Me?

Who Is Navient and Why Are They Calling Me?

Who is Navient? It's a student loan servicing company. Find out more, including why Navient might be calling you.

Orlando Rodriguez

How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application

How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application

Find out whether your student loans might affect your chances of getting a mortgage and what you can do to mitigate any negative impact.

Scott Sheldon

The COVID-19 Federal Student Loan Freeze Was Extended—What's Next?

The COVID-19 Federal Student Loan Freeze Was Extended—What's Next?

As the federal student loan payment freeze has been extended again, bringing relief to many, what can be done to help prepare you for repayment? Find out here.

Orlando Rodriguez

What Is a Good Mortgage Interest Rate and Other APR Info

What Is a Good Mortgage Interest Rate and Other APR Info

What is a good interest rate? It depends on the type of loan you're considering. Find out what a good interest rate is for credit cards, mortgages and more.

Gerri Detweiler

How Much Does It Cost to Be in a Sorority?

How Much Does It Cost to Be in a Sorority?

Four years as a member of a sorority costs thousands of dollars, and that's just for required dues (and T-shirts, of course).

Kaitlyn Mahoney

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