What credit score is needed for a student loan?
Federal and private student loans have different credit score requirements.
4 min read
Jun 24, 2024
Jerry Brown
Contributor, Personal Finance
Jerry has been writing about personal finance for over four years. He started writing about personal finance in 2017 to document his journey to get rid of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Two years ago, he pivoted away from writing for his own blog to focus on writing for major publishers. He is a Plutus award nominee for best social media for personal finance and a Certified Financial Education Instructor.
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What is a signature loan and how does it work?
A signature loan can be the right kind of personal loan in several situations.
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Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which offers better personal loans?
Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which lender is the best fit for you?
1 min read Feb 02, 2024 -
Discover vs. Old National Bank: Which offers better personal loans?
Discover offers larger loans, but Old National Bank offers joint loan applications.
2 min read Jan 18, 2024 -
Student loan wage garnishment: How defaulting could dent your paycheck
Your paycheck could be at risk if you stop paying your student loans.
4 min read Jan 08, 2024 -
Laurel Road vs. SoFi: Which offers better personal loans?
Laurel Road and SoFi are online lenders that offer personal loans with similar competitive APR ranges. Established in 2013, Laurel Road is a digital banking platform that offers various financial products [...]
2 min read Jan 05, 2024 -
PNC Bank vs. TD Bank: Which offers better personal loans?
PNC Bank and TD Bank are large regional banks offering personal loans. TD Bank offers a wide range of financial products and serves almost 10 million consumers and has physical locations mostly along the [...]
3 min read Dec 11, 2023 -
Are unemployment benefits safe from wage garnishment?
Except in a few instances, unemployment benefits are exempt from garnishment.
3 min read Dec 07, 2023