Like any form of debt, student loans have the potential to affect your credit either positively or negatively. Many Americans have had the latter occur in recent months as student loan payments resume ...

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There are many benefits that come with a good credit score: better rates on car and homeowners insurance, more housing options, and the ability to snag credit cards with the best rewards, just to name ...

Student loan delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Credit scores are continuing to drop for millions of borrowers ...

The reprieve is over. The pandemic-related breathing room from student-loan payments is done, and the financial reality of repayment has returned for millions of borrowers. But beyond the strain on ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

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