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This Is How Student Loan Interest Works

Your student loan balance is just one piece of the financial puzzle. You should know how your loan interest works, too.

You know you shouldn't use a credit card to pay for an emergency. But what if that's your only choice?

Debt settlement companies make a pretty convincing pitch, but beware: They just might leave you worse off.

You can refinance your mortgage to chip away at federal student loans faster. But be cautious: It comes at a cost.

The debt snowball method really, truly works. Now, you just need to master it!

A student loan grace period isn't a pass to spend your first big paychecks willy-nilly. Be smart, save up, and prepare to tackle your loan.