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Should You Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Student Loan Debt?

For many people looking to get their finances better under control, one of the first major stops is managing debt. If you’ve borrowed money to pay for higher education in the past, the chances are high that you have some student loans debt to deal with. In fact, you’re not …

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Ameriprise Home Insurance Review

Ameriprise is your one-stop-shop for all things insurance and finance with discounts and rewards that will keep you on the hook. J.D. Power Rating N/A AM Best Rating A Standard & Poor’s N/A SimpleScore 3.5 / 5.0 SimpleScore Ameriprise 3.5 Discounts 3 Coverage Options 5 Customer Satisfaction N/A Accessibility 3 …

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Personal Loan for Unexpected Expense

2020 has been the year that no one saw coming. With COVID-19 and its effects rampaging the economy, you’ve probably experienced a surprise expense or loss of income already this year. If you’re in the middle of it, you’re probably feeling a lot of extra stress as you figure how …

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Boomer With $100,000 Saved? Here’s How You Rank Among Peers

Photo by Terelyuk / Shutterstock.com If you are a baby boomer with at least $ 100,000 saved, congratulations. That is no small feat. And if you find yourself in that exclusive camp, chances are your net worth is even higher — in fact, much higher. The average baby boomer household …

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VA Loan Down Payment: Should You Make One?

Are you a veteran or active-duty military member who wants to buy a new home? Military veterans have special access to funding when buying a home through the VA home loan program. There are many benefits to choosing a VA loan over an FHA or conventional loan, with the VA …

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12 Retailers Starting Black Friday Sales This Weekend

Photo by Daniel_Dash / Shutterstock.com Shoppers hoping to score a bargain on Black Friday can get a jump on the retail holiday now. Several stores are offering deals already. Many retailers have planned to get an early jump on Black Friday to avoid large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, but …

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Most Common FAFSA Questions

College is expensive. Chances are the mere fact you’re here means you’re already well aware of that. Thankfully, there are options out there to help cover the costs of higher education. Before taking out private student loans, one of the best places to start to pay for college is the …

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What Is a Citation vs. a Ticket?

A popular question you often hear from new drivers and also some seasoned road warriors is “what’s the difference between a citation vs. a ticket?” Additionally — besides just wondering “what is a ticket?” and “what is a citation?” — you may be wondering how these may affect your car …

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Is Third-Party Financing for Cellphones Worth It?

Photo by Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com One of the best ways to save on a new cellphone is to take advantage of the deals offered by major carriers that are tied to monthly payment plans. These are appealing not only because they save on the bottom line, but also because …

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