Being approved for a $40,000 line of credit isn't always easy. And, right now, with the average credit card interest rate just under a recent record high, it isn't exactly cheap either. Before getting ...

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If you're considering borrowing against your home equity, it's important to understand that many lenders will require you to maintain a 20% threshold in the home. The central bank issued its first ...

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Few things take the shine off a hard-earned degree like a mountain of student debt. And millions of Americans are feeling the weight: The Education Data Initiative says more than 42 million borrowers ...

Personal loans can be a powerful tool for building wealth when used strategically. By investing in home improvements, starting a business or consolidating high-interest debt, you can leverage a ...

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In a new court filing, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is asking a federal judge to force the U.S. Department of Education to follow the law and cancel the debts of borrowers who have met ...

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Using a personal loan to pay off student loans might seem like a viable option for reducing interest rates or consolidating debt. However, there are several factors to consider before proceeding with ...