Student Loan #1 – Paid off! #Winning
Yes, I included a Charlie Sheen Twitter reference in the post title. But when you are a personal finance #warlock with #tigersblood, it is only appropriate.
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Debt Management
Important Interest Rates That Impact You
If you are getting a loan, or have a credit card, or have money in a bank account, or partake in any number of other financial activities, you have seen the term interest rate thrown around. Interest rates are one of the most important financial concepts, and understanding where they come from is important to your financial future.
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Reader Question: Big Student Loans
I’ve had bad financial education in the past and now trying to fix all of these errors which I’ve made. Currently I have 4 loans from Sallie Mae which are total to $30000. Two of these loans have APR of 7.75%, one loan has 9.25% and one has 10.25%. This is quite ridiculous in my opinion, and I need some advice on how to fix it. What would you suggest?
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How the New Student Loan Law Impacts You
On March 30, President Obama signed a new law that redefines the roles of much of the student loan industry. The law appears to be better for the government and better for those taking out student loans. Big banks are going to take a hit, however.
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What You Can Learn About The Stock Market from Lending Club
As you all know if you are a regular reader, I am a fan of Lending Club. Lenders on the site are exposed to the entire dynamics of a market system, and that correlates directly to what you experience when investing in the stock market.
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Colorado Payday Loan Legislation
As you may have picked up in the past, I am not a big fan of predatory loans that charge 400% APY. The only companies that do this are in the infamous payday loan and check cashing industry.
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