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Comparing Federal and Private Student Loans

Seven out of 10 college graduates in the U.S. have student loans, and if you’re one of them – or if you’ll need to borrow soon for higher education – you should know your loan options. In the student loan market, there are two main types of loans: federal student loans and private student loans.

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College Grads: Get the 411 on Federal & Private Loans Here

The average U.S. college graduate comes out of school with more than $25,000 in student loan debt, according to the College Board. And collectively, student loan debt in the U.S. now tops $1 trillion – surpassing the amount of credit card debt Americans owe. So paying off student loans is one of the most daunting

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Key Differences Between Federal and Private Student Loans

If you have to borrow money to help pay for college, you need to understand the differences between private student loans and federal student loans. Taking the time to understand what types of loans are available, and what your responsibilities are for paying back those loans, can help you make the most informed decisions about

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Should You Take Responsibility for Your Spouse’s Student Loan?

A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com recently wrote me dealing with a dilemma concerning her husband’s student loans. It turns out that the man had $150,000 in student loans that she only found out about post-marriage. The couple just got married a few months ago.  Together, they make less than $50,000 annually. He earns $17,000 a year.

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