Personal Loans 101
This is a paid post written by me on behalf of Discover Personal Loans. All opinions are my own. According to NerdWallet, as of January 2017, the average total credit card debt owed by US customers was $764 billion, with …
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How to Get Money Loans Fast and Painlessly
Sometimes you may need cash instantly to cover unprecedented expenses. In case you need money loans fast, here are some of the simple options you can try.
Why You Shouldn’t Count on Student Loan Forgiveness
Getting student loans can seem like a great idea when you’re in college and have few other options. On the other hand, they can also seem like a bad idea when it’s time to pay the loans back. Chances are you’ll …
How to Avoid Defaulting on Your Student Loans
When you’re burdened with a lot of student loan debt, it can be difficult to make your monthly payments. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen as a result is defaulting on your student loans. Defaulting on your …
Obama Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Do I Qualify?
I’ve been paying my student loans for the past six and a half years since I graduated college. If I stick with the minimum payments, it will take me 15 years to pay off my private student loans, and 30 years …
6 Tips for Managing Student Loans After Dropping Out of College
Since the ripe old age of 3, I have known what I wanted to do with my life. The plan solidified over the years, and I selected an appropriate degree to help make my dreams a reality. Based on the …
10 Common Student Loan Myths – Busted
If you’re thinking about taking out student loans or already have them, chances are you’re rather well-informed with how the lending process works. However, there are some student loan myths that seem to catch on, and there might be a few …
How Student Loans Impact Life After College
My youngest daughter is a delightful ball of energy. She has met all her developmental milestones and she looks cute doing it. But life with our 18 month old is pretty stressful at the moment, because she’s literally sick every …
What to Really Look for When Comparing Loan Terms
Getting a loan may be just what you need to help yourself out of a financial bind. However, not all loans are going to be in your best interest. It is important to shop around before settling on the first …
Do These 6 Things Before Defaulting on Your Student Loans
40 million Americans have student loan debt, and you’re one of them (if you’re reading this). Instead of feeling the camaraderie with other student loan borrowers, you feel lost and alone. While everyone else seems to simply be annoyed by …