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How to Deal With the Death of a Student Loan Cosigner

Adam RothmanGuest Articles, Repayment Strategies
Cosigner

Paying for college can be tricky when your family does not have the financial means to cover the cost. While some students may be lucky enough to get help in the form of financial aid or scholarships (like me), for many, the only realistic option is student loans. Although government loans are an option for a majority of student debt borrowers, many students must also rely on loans from private banks to cover the rest… Continue Reading How to Deal With the Death of a Student Loan Cosigner

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How to Decide Which Debts to Pay Off Before Student Loans

Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Student Loan Repayment Guide
Debt

For many people, student loans are just one type of debt that a person has. Indeed, numerous individuals have credit card debt, car loans, mortgages, and other types of debt that need to be handled in addition to student loans. It is oftentimes difficult to determine how best to pay off student loans while also dealing with these other types of debt. Of course, the best strategy is to minimize any debt you have in… Continue Reading How to Decide Which Debts to Pay Off Before Student Loans

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How to Pay Off Student Loans Without Hurting Your Credit Score

Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Student Loan Repayment Guide
Credit Score

Many people believe that paying off student loans is good for one’s credit score. Of course, paying down debt demonstrates great financial responsibility and shows that you can be trusted to borrow more money in the future. In addition, being free from student loans means that you do not have outstanding financial obligations that could limit you from paying off other loans. However, the geniuses at the credit bureaus have strange rubrics for assessing one’s… Continue Reading How to Pay Off Student Loans Without Hurting Your Credit Score

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