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Student Loans Update Webinar

  • Posted on September 14, 2023September 5, 2024
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There’s been a lot of information in the news lately about student loans. We’ll cover all the updates about student loan debt relief and what they mean for you. We’ll…

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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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What happens when I “refinance”?
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What happens when I “refinance”?

  • Posted on January 30, 2021March 27, 2024
  • by BrightDime

“What is refinancing? I hear people talking about refinancing their home, their student loans, but what is refinancing and how does it work?” We frequently hear a version of 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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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?
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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?

  • Posted on July 23, 2020April 26, 2023
  • by BrightDime

If you’re working to pay off multiple debts, you’re not alone. Everyone’s situation is a little different: interest rates, outstanding balances, and just different attitudes about debt. Some people find…

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BrightDime Success Stories | Mark

  • Posted on May 1, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Mark wanted guidance on the best way to aggressively pay down his student loans and had questions about consolidation and refinancing – what’s the difference and which is better? He…

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I Want to Minimize the Cost of College. What Are the Best Next Steps?

  • Posted on October 11, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

In a recent survey 66% of college graduates reported they had regrets about taking on so much debt in student loans, especially for degrees with fewer job prospects. Others wished…

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I Have Some Extra Cash. What’s My Best Next Step?

  • Posted on October 4, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

You finally have some breathing room in your budget; you’re spending less than you earn and there’s cash left over at the end of the month. Now you want to…

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