What to know when looking at student loan interest rates
"Private student loan interest rates depend on several different factors, some of which are in your control — and some that aren’t," says Howard Dvorkin, a certified public accountant and chairman at Debt.com. "Depending on the lender, your credit score and market trends could have an effect on your rate."
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South Florida 100: DeSantis signs a budget, Biden proposes one
Florida lawmakers approved a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe that, if the feds approve it, will expand gambling throughout the state.
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Cryptocurrency Complicates Splitting Assets During a Divorce
In a sign of the times, a new issue is facing Americans who are starting divorce proceedings: Who gets to keep the cryptos? While common issues such as splitting assets and houses, child custody and even pet custody, can already be complicated, adding cryptos to the mix is an increasing concern and makes the situation thornier.
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The rent-or-buy dilemma: There is often more to it than a quick calculation
The frenzied spring housing market sometimes makes it seem like everyone is buying a home at once. But many renters can’t afford to buy a home in an expensive housing market or aren’t sure if they want to buy.
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How Much Millennials Have in Savings — And What That Means For Their Future
As much flack as millennials get for their bad financial habits, they actually are pretty good savers. A recent survey conducted by Bank of America found that 73% of millennials are actively saving money and more than half (59%) have $15,000 or more in savings. Perhaps even more impressive, the survey found that nearly 1 in 4 millennials (24%) has $100,000 or more in savings. And while that seems impressive, is that actually enough?
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Last-Minute Tax Tips To Save You Money
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: tax season! This year individuals have until May 17 to file their 2020 federal income taxes (versus the pre-COVID-19 date of April 15, which only quarterly payers need to heed).
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