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Mr. President will you consider providing bailout funds for college graduates who owe student loans?

The Administration has supported bank bailouts, mortgage bailouts, and credit card bailouts. Student loans are contributing to the financial crisis that many Americans are experiencing during this economic downfall. We could definitely benefit from bailout assistance as well. Chosen Answer: … Read More

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should I payoff my student loans or save for a house?

I can’t do both unfortunately… we are outgrowing our home and will have to move in 5 years give or take. We have 20k in student loans and have about 20k in equity in our current home. The loans are … Read More

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can i transfer my credit card loans to student loans?

i am currently a student with various student loans, as well as a few thousand dollars in credit card loans. outside of my school, is there any way to get a student loan to cover my current credit card balance? … Read More

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How can I build up credit? Have student loans and have never had a credit card.?

I recently graduated college and have student loans to pay off as well as a car loan. I currently do have a fulltime job and am pursuing a masters. I have also never had a credit card and keep getting … Read More

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Should I take advantage of a balance transfer offer to pay my student loans?

I graduated last year and have two student loans. One has about ,700 @ 6.96% and the other is ,500 @ 5%. Two of my credit cards have decent balance transfer offers. One has 3.99% for the life of the … Read More

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Do student loans effect your credit upon disbursement or once you start paying them?

Not sure when exactly borrowing for student loans will effect my credit score. Any help is appreciated! Chosen Answer: Yes student loans will affect your credit history and also your score. These loans are just like getting a credit card … Read More

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Is it a good idea to pay of credit card debt with student loans?

I have some left over student loans and some credit card debt. I wonder if I should just save that extra in case I need it for some unforeseen thing or just pay off the cards? Chosen Answer: Its never … Read More

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Using cash advances from credit cards to pay off student loans?

This is a great idea! Since I can’t write off student loans in a bankruptcy, why not just take out thousands of dollars in cash advances to pay off the student loans! Then I’ll just claim bankruptcy. Yayy! Chosen Answer: … Read More

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