Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Jessa Lizama/Bankrate Key takeaways Federal student loans are, for many students, the best option for covering postsecondary education and related…
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Index funds have gained enormous popularity with investors over the past few decades as a cost-effective way to gain access to highly diversified portfolios. Through mutual funds and ETFs, total market index funds allow investors to purchase a basket of stocks that track an index focused on the overall U.S.…
ferrantraite/Getty Images Key takeaways Student loans can help boost your credit score over time if you make the monthly payments on time and in full. Having student loans also diversifies your credit mix, which can help improve your credit score. If you miss payments on your student loans, it may…
So, you’re looking ahead to the new year and ready to start setting goals for 2025. How exciting! Maybe you’ve made up your mind to finally pay off your student loans by the time next Christmas rolls around. Or maybe you’ve decided you need to spend the new year working…
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