Refinance
As federal student loan forbearance concludes, a new survey by Achieve reveals that nearly half of borrowers are under significant stress. The forbearance, initiated in March 2020, aimed to reduce financial pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, as payments are set to restart in October, borrowers face an economic backdrop of escalating inflation, high interest…
Read MoreIn March 2020, during the pandemic, the government implemented a pause on student loan payments, both deferring the payment of student loans and halting the accrual of interest. It was projected by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz that this pause on student loan payments saved the average borrower about $5000 in interest. After a three-year…
Read MoreWhether it’s credit card debt, student loan debt, medical bills, or anything else, owing a large amount of money is no fun at all. Especially in a market seeing high inflation. Fortunately, if you own your home, you may be able to refinance to pay off debt. It’s not always the best solution for everyone…
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