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How Often Can You Refinance Student Loans?
Key takeaways You can refinance your student loans as often as you want — there’s no legal limit. Refinancing more…
How To Get The Best Refinance Rate
Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage makes sense if you can reduce the interest rate by one-half to three-quarters of a…
Should You Apply For Income-Driven Repayment?
Key takeaways There are four income-driven repayment plans to be aware of: PAYE, SAVE, IBR and ICR. The PAYE plan…
American Education Services Overview: What To Know
Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Key takeaways American Education Services handles administrative tasks for the FFELP and some private loans. The company recently…
Insurance Companies Slashed Ad Spending in 2023. Here’s Why Your Rates Are Still High
Insurance commercials are everywhere, and compared to other financial products, the ads are especially catchy. Even if you don’t have…
Mine Subsidence Insurance | Bankrate
Key takeaways Damage from mine subsidence isn’t normally covered through standard homeowners insurance. Instead, homeowners living in high-risk areas may…
7 Ways To Mess Up Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security is a program designed to provide income over a claimant’s lifetime starting at retirement age, and soon-to-be retirees…
What Is Full Retirement Age And Why It Matters
Navigating Social Security can feel like a maze of numbers and timelines. But your full retirement age is more than…
How does payment deferral work for personal loans?
JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images Key takeaways Deferment can temporarily pause your loan payments while keeping your accounts current. Lenders usually ask…
What To Do If You Became A Co-Signer Through Forgery
Key takeaways People may forge your name as a cosigner to help them get approved for a student loan. Cosigners…
