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What to Know About Student Loan Repayment Benefits at Work

Employer student loan repayment programs are workplace benefits that help employees pay down student debt faster, often with monthly contrib...

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What to Know About Student Loan Unemployment Deferment

Unemployment deferment offers a temporary pause on federal student loan payments for up to 36 months for borrowers who are unemployed or und...

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What to Know Before Applying for Multiple 0% Interest Cards

Zero-interest credit cards are appealing for their ability to delay interest charges and help manage existing debt through balance transfers...

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What to Know Before Opening a Certificate of Deposit

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are offering some of the highest interest rates seen in years—often over 5%. While tempting, deciding when to...

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What to Know Before Sharing Your Credit Info for a Rental

Rental scams are on the rise, and one particularly deceptive scheme tricked thousands of apartment hunters into paying nearly $30 a month fo...

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What to Know Before Taking Out Your First Student Loan

Student loans can help bridge the gap when scholarships, grants, and fellowships aren't enough to cover the cost of college. Understanding t...

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What to Know Before Using a Prepaid Debit Card

Prepaid debit cards have become a familiar sight in convenience stores and pharmacies, and their popularity continues to grow. These cards c...

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What to Know Before You Buy a Car: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying a car can be thrilling, but skipping important steps could lead to costly oversights. Whether you’re shopping for a new or used vehic...

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What to Look for During a Home Walk-Through

Seeing a home in person for the first time can be exciting — and a little overwhelming. After spending hours scrolling through real estate l...

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