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    May 12 Sets Next Year’s Student Loan Rates: What Borrowers Need to Know

    If you'll be borrowing for college next year, there's a date you should circle on [...]

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    Finding Scholarships for College

    Paying for college starts with one important goal: use as much free money as possible [...]

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    May 1 is College Decision Day: What to Do Before You Say “Yes”

    For high school seniors across the country, May 1 – also known as College Decision [...]

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    College Class of 2026: What to Do with Your Student Loans Before Summer’s Over

    You did it! The cap went up. The photos are on Instagram. Your family is [...]

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  • Text at the top of the image reads: Fixed vs Variable Rates with two bar charts beneath it.

    Fixed vs. Variable Rate Student Loans: How to Choose When Rates Are Moving

    If you're shopping for a private student loan, one of the first decisions you'll face [...]

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    Already Refinanced Student Loans? Why a Second Look Could Save You More

    You did the smart thing. A couple of years ago, you refinanced your student loans, [...]

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  • An arched bridge spans a river, with an icon of a house on the left side and a grad cap on the right. The number $20K is displayed under the curve of the bridge.

    Parent PLUS Capped at $20K: Three Smart Ways to Bridge the Gap

    If you're a parent sending a kid to college in 2026 or beyond, you may [...]

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  • A calendar displaying the month of April extends off the page. Overlaid is a teal box with a white padlock and percentage sign, and a text box that says Lock in Your Student Loan Rate.

    The Real Cost of Waiting: Why Locking a Private Student Loan Rate Matters

    Here's something families shopping for private student loans don't hear often enough: the rate you [...]

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    PLUS Loans: Understanding Eligibility & Applying

    As tuition costs increase, college is becoming more expensive. Fortunately, there are many financing options [...]

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  • Black text reads, "Student Loan Refinance in 2026" above three wooden blocks showing a green down arrow with the word "Private," a percentage sign, and a red arrow pointing up with the word "Federal."

    Why 2026 Might Be the Best Year to Refinance Your Student Loans

    There's a question that roughly 45 million Americans should be asking themselves right now, and [...]

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  • A woman and man sit at a table. She holds a pen in her right hand over a paper on a clipboard. He sits at her left in front of a tablet.

    Your Financial Aid Package Isn’t Enough – Now What?

    It starts with an envelope. Or, more likely these days, a portal notification and a [...]

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    Why Your Credit Union Might Be the Best Place to Refinance Student Loans

    You've probably heard the same advice a dozen times: "Shop around for the best refinance [...]

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