Summary: Sallie Mae was founded in 1972 as the Student Loan Marketing Association, a federal student loan servicer. Over time,…
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Online banking with (almost) zero fees
Summary: Social Finance Inc. — better known as SoFi — is an online financial company founded in 2011 by a…
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Compare the different types, loan limits, and more
If you’ve started researching colleges, you’ll notice that most schools have one thing in common: They’re expensive. For a single…
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How to pay off student loans quickly: 8 strategies that work
With the right strategy, you can pay off your loans faster than you might think. Whether you’re carrying federal or…
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Is student loan refinancing worth it? What to know before you apply.
If you have a high interest rate on your student loans or you’re paying down multiple loans, student loan refinancing…
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What is a good student loan interest rate? See if you’re overpaying.
Student loan interest rates are constantly changing, so it’s important to check current rates to get an idea of what…
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What are private student loans? A beginner’s guide.
Consider this conundrum: If you’re a dependent first-year college student, the maximum amount of federal loans you can qualify for…
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