Understanding Student Loan Status

…Another thing to keep in mind is that grace periods must be used before you obtain deferments. As you can imagine, the piecemeal student loan systems means a typical recent…

3 Best Jumbo Loans in North Dakota

…welcoming neighbors, and lovely communities. You can also find some unique and beautiful landmarks, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Devil’s Pass.  Finding a new home is becoming more complex,…

The Disadvantages of Index Funds

…of treasuries or junk bonds; precious metals or real estate; or small cap, mid cap, and large cap American companies. The possibilities are nearly endless. Each type comes with a…

How to Save Your First $100,000

…debt free, you’ll no longer have that problem. A young lawyer with $200,000 in student loan debt could easily be paying $1,000 a month in interest alone (or less if…

Is an Emergency Fund Necessary?

…balance on your credit cards for an emergency. If you’re controlling spending, you likely have thousands of dollars in free cash flow every month. That is – you have thousands…

We’re Abandoning PSLF

(Update: Following publication of this article, Travis from Student Loan Planner reached out to me (see his comment below). After speaking to him, I have a follow-up post coming on…

How to Know if You’re Saving Enough

…nest egg). Let’s run through the same examples assuming someone with a $1,000,000 nest egg. Example 3. Larry has $1,000,000 saved and is adding $10,000 a year. In 15 years,…

10 Best Small Business Loans in Wyoming

…lenders will have requirements that borrowers must meet to obtain the loan. This often includes a business plan that outlines the company’s overall organization, structure, products, services, and competitors. It…

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