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Should I Go to Grad School or Work First?

Should I Go to Grad School or Work First?

Explore why you should think twice before investing time and money in a second degree.

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Buying a Home or Refinancing? Here's How to Find the Right Home Loan

Buying a Home or Refinancing? Here's How to Find the Right Home Loan

Whether you're actively looking, just browsing or considering refinancing, understanding the different types of home loans is a crucial first step.

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What happened to Navient and what is Aidvantage? Your student loan questions answered

What happened to Navient and what is Aidvantage? Your student loan questions answered

Aidvantage has taken over for Navient, and payments are currently set to resume in May 2022.

Millions can't pay their car loans. Here's what to do if you're one of them

Millions can't pay their car loans. Here's what to do if you're one of them

How to talk to your bank about deferring payments, find help and everything else you should know.

Wells Fargo is shutting down all lines of personal credit

Wells Fargo is shutting down all lines of personal credit

The bank warns customers that the account closures "may have an impact" on their credit scores.

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Should I Go to Grad School or Work First?

Explore why you should think twice before investing time and money in a second degree.
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What Are Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4? How 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans Work

BNPL installment loans can help you stretch out payments for things you need now -- but there are risks.
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Buying a Home or Refinancing? Here's How to Find the Right Home Loan

Whether you're actively looking, just browsing or considering refinancing, understanding the different types of home loans is a crucial first step.
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Book now, pay later: How to buy flight tickets with Uplift, Affirm and PayPal Pay in 4

If you need to book a flight now, but want more time to pay, 'buy now, pay later' services might make sense. Just be aware of your repayment schedule and any interest charges.
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Best car loans and lenders for February 2022

Need to borrow money to pay for a new or used car? These companies offer the best rates.
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Public student loan forgiveness: 70,000 borrowers have had their debt forgiven. Are you next?

Teachers, nurses, firefighters or other government workers may be eligible for loan forgiveness, even if they were previously denied.
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Personal line of credit: How it works and when to use one

Personal lines of credit give you quick access to funds at interest rates lower than credit cards, but they're not ideal for all situations.
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Best personal loans for February 2022

Holiday debt got you down? A personal loan can be a better way to consolidate credit card debt.
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Thousands of car buyers made up fake employers to secure an auto loan, research shows

Over two years, research found more than 5,000 applications with fake employers, equaling $1 billion in fraudulent auto loans.
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What happened to Navient and what is Aidvantage? Your student loan questions answered

Aidvantage has taken over for Navient, and payments are currently set to resume in May 2022.
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