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If you have federal student loans, you may have enjoyed a payment and interest pause for the past few years. But after receiving several extensions, the pause may be drawing to a close. While itâs still unclear when exactly the student loan forbearance will end, payments and interest accrual could resume in late August. However, […]
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If youâre tackling school debt and looking for ways to maximize your tax refund, one avenue to consider is the student loan interest deduction. This benefit allows you to take a tax deduction for the interest you paid on student loans that you took out for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents. The deduction can […]
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Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization.
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Disability insurance is one of the most misunderstood insurance products on the market today, which is why so few people who need this coverage actually have it. However, choosing a disability insurance policy could be the most important decision you can make for your family. Why? Because disability insurance protects your ability to earn income […]
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LoanDepot is extending a discount to its home equity line of credit customers, the latest mortgage firm to adapt its home equity product as purchase originations continue to waver. The lender and servicer last week announced its Lifetime Guarantee would apply to eligible HELOC borrowers, giving them an extra half-point waiver of closing costs in … [Read more…]