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DOGE Now Has Access to Student Loan Data: How to Stay Protected

By Max Fay | March 12, 2025

If you’re one of over 40 million Americans who’s ever had a federal student loan or student aid, you may be at risk of identity theft or other security threats…

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The CFPB’s Work Is on Pause – What Does It Mean for Your Money?

By Sarah Brady | March 7, 2025

February 2025 brought major changes to the agency that some call the nation’s consumer watchdog: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In just a matter of days, the CFPB had…

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Medical Debt To Be Removed From Credit Reports in 2025: What You Need To Know

By Bill Fay | January 8, 2025

Medical debt and the problems they cause credit reports, have long gone hand-in-hand. Consumers behind on payments to healthcare providers, especially those whose bills have been sold to collection agencies,…

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Personal Loans for Students

By Sarah Brady | September 1, 2023

Navigating student loan options can feel more complicated than calculus homework. You need enough money to cover tuition, books, meals and maybe even housing for several years. But financial aid…

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When Do Student Loan Payments Resume Again?

By Bents Dulcio | June 22, 2023

The Biden and Trump administrations issued eight extensions on a forbearance program, but Congress passed a bill ensuring there will be no more pauses on student loan repayment, so borrowers…

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Update on Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Bents Dulcio | October 25, 2022

The Supreme Court ruled June 29 that President Joe Biden did not have the authority to erase hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt, effectively ending the Biden…

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Dangers of Using Student Loans to Buy a Car

By Max Fay | May 13, 2021

When the federal government handed out the first student loans in 1958, the message was simple: This money is to be used for education purposes, meaning tuition, books, fees, supplies…

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College Students Could Learn More About Credit Scores

By Bill Fay | May 13, 2021

If you have children going off to college this year, and don’t already have an exaggerated list of study requirements mapped out for them, it’s wise to suggest they learn…

Dining Costs More Than Student’s Budget

Dining Costs Eating up College Students’ Budget

By Bill Fay | May 12, 2021

As the cost of college skyrockets, students are searching for ways to cut expenses. A good place to look is on their dinner plates. Food expenses can wreck a budget…

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Are Dorms Cheaper than Apartments?

By Pat McManamon | May 12, 2021

Room-and-board is a major expense for a college student. Thus, the debate rages about a fundamental question: Do I save money living on- or off-campus? The answer: It depends. On…