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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness FAQ

  • Posted on August 26, 2022October 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

The White House announced a plan to forgive some student loan debt along with other changes to federal student loan debt on Wednesday, August 24th. We’ve got answers to the…

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The Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Posted on July 22, 2022March 1, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Buy now, pay later has exploded in popularity recently. These services offer a number of different options for paying with credit but the most common is a zero percent interest…

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What is Buy Now, Pay Later?

  • Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’ve done any online shopping recently you’re probably familiar with the option to “buy now and pay later.” This option to split your payment up into installments has exploded…

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How can I save during the holidays?
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How can I save during the holidays?

  • Posted on November 20, 2020November 25, 2022
  • by BrightDime

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in spending and gift giving that ends up leaving you, and your finances, drained. This…

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What should I know about consolidating my federal student loans?
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What should I know about consolidating my federal student loans?

  • Posted on November 6, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you have multiple federal student loans, you may be thinking about consolidating them into one loan. This can be done by applying for consolidation with no application fee, no…

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Should I refinance my student loans with a private lender?
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Should I refinance my student loans with a private lender?

  • Posted on October 28, 2020March 1, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Refinancing student loans is similar in many ways to refinancing other loan options like mortgages or auto loans. There are two primary reasons you might consider refinancing a student loan.…

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Help! Should I refinance or consolidate my student loans?
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Help! Should I refinance or consolidate my student loans?

  • Posted on October 22, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Once upon a time, you went to college and landed a job. You did exactly what you were supposed to do! Except, now you have a collection of student debt…

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Is taking money from my 401(k) a good idea?
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Is taking money from my 401(k) a good idea?

  • Posted on September 4, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Financial stress is running pretty high right now. Perhaps your job has been impacted. Maybe you’re seeing unexpected health expenses. The kids are home instead of at school. There’s a…

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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?
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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?

  • Posted on August 28, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…

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Should I use a home equity loan?
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Should I use a home equity loan?

  • Posted on August 10, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you own your home and have been making your regular mortgage payments, you may have some equity. Equity is the value of what you own in your home: the…

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