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Most popular student loans for college

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider...

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Why Pick a Graduate PLUS Loan?

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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As a graduate student, the pressure is higher than ever and of course, your classes are likely more expensive than your undergraduate career. The majority of loan products available to you are graduate Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. Getting back to the primary question, why pick a graduate PLUS loan

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New Season, New Lender!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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Hello everyone! The Private Student Loans team is proud to announce that we have added Citizens Bank to our rock-solid list of reputable and popular student lending partners. If you are interested in learning more about their offerings, please head over to the Citizens Bank lender page or compare them instantly to their competition via our

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How Not to Get “Ripped Off” by a Lender

Monday, May 10, 2010

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Often, a dispute between a private student loan lender and a borrower stems from a simple miscommunication. Here are some ways to get a private loan and avoid the drama of combating a lender.

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Interest Rates: Is Private or Federal higher?

Monday, April 12, 2010

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A frequent question I see through Twitter and our forums is that of interest rates: “where can I get the lowest one?”, “how are federal loan rates different than private ones?” Well, let’s walk through both and figure out exactly how it all shakes out.

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Ways to Save on Private Student Loan Repayment

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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When it comes to private student loans, one tense topic among students and parents is, “how are you going to pay for it?” Between often needing a cosigner and qualifying for a relatively high interest rate, there are a lot of considerations that go into choosing a private student loan that are not necessarily present

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A Tip for Private Student Loan Repayment

Friday, March 5, 2010

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If you ever are in a position to make an overpayment on your loan without spreading your finances too thin, absolutely do it!

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The Point of a Private Student Loan

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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In the current economy, there are countless cries of foul by students, political activists, and parents about student loan companies. Interest rates tend to be a prime target for speaking out, among other things like repayment terms and the consequences of missing a payment (or two.) However, I want to take the time to reinforce why

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How much can you REALLY save by consolidating?

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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How does an extra $1,100 per year sound? It can happen with consolidation

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