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Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman writes about personal loans, auto loans, student loans, and other personal finance topics for Lantern. He’s the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards ...
Before 2006, spouses with federal student loans had the option of combining them into a joint consolidation loan. Consolidating student loans helped some couples manage their payments more easily, but ...
If you and your ex-spouse jointly took out a car loan, you can refinance the loan in your name only if you’re keeping the car. When refinancing a car after divorce, you get a new loan to replace and ...
Refinancing your auto loan means replacing your old loan with a new one that, ideally, has better terms. Refinancing does not necessarily extend your loan term — that is, unless you choose a loan with ...
Earning your advanced degree in social work requires a significant commitment of time and money, so you may be wondering if a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) is worth it. The answer to this question is ...
Alternatives to High APR Loans If the car loan you’re offered has an extremely high APR, you may decide that it’s too expensive to accept, but that doesn’t mean that you’re out of options. Here are ...
When using an ATM to deposit or withdraw cash, it’s important to keep an eye out for signs of ATM skimming. ATM skimming is a form of fraud that involves illegally installing devices on ATMs that can ...
All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, can be both fun and a means of transportation. If you enjoy riding ATVs or plan to use them for transportation, you may have thought about buying an ATV. But before ...
If you enjoy snowmobiling, you may have thought about buying a snowmobile. Many people choose to rent or borrow a snowmobile for an occasional ride, but if you are a frequent snowmobiler, you may have ...
When most Americans open a bank account, they’re asked for their Social Security number. This is usually a non-issue, but it can be a stumbling block for some people without these important numbers ...
In an effort to provide equal banking to underserved communities across the U.S., some financial institutions are abandoning the traditional brick-and-mortar approach and are instead taking their ...
For decades, U.S. News & World Report ’s annual list of law school rankings has played a key role in how students pick which law school to pursue. Every spring, the publication of the magazine’s new ...