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Student Loan Debt Causes Problems for Students and Their Parents

Each time another stimulus, or quantitative easing, has been proposed, there are quite a few people that say that instead of tax rebates, or other incentives, the money should go toward wiping out student loan debt.  In fact, since 2008 there has been an estimated $2.5 trillion pumped into the economy through the various stimulus…

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Credit Unions vs. Banks – Which is Best for You?

Most people know that storing up money in their mattress, or in a suitcase buried in the back yard, is not a good idea.  But with all the different savings institutions out there, the choices can end up being overwhelming.  The final decision ultimately boils down to credit unions vs banks.  Both will provide essentially…

What is the CFPB?

One of the biggest industries in the world is the financial services industry.  It encompasses everything from banking, to loans, to credit cards, to mortgages.  If it has to do with money, it is big business.  Since the industry is so huge, there is a lot of money to be made by exploiting certain niches. …