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Discover expert tips on choosing the right student loan with Carrie Johnson's guidance. Learn how federal and private loans differ and find options that suit your needs.

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Student loan refinance rates have started to drop again as the Fed cut rates this week. As of December 18, 2025, student loan ...

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College costs continue to climb, and with them, the financial burden of earning a degree. While scholarships, grants and federal student loans help ease the load, they often aren't enough to cover the ...

Student loan rates have dropped after the Fed rate cut last week. As of December 16, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.79% APR and variable rates starting as low ...