August 16, 2025

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How to Effectively Use a Side Hustle to Pay Off Student Loans—as Fast as Possible

With interest rates persistently high and the government recently resuming collections of student loans in default, you might be looking for a way to repay your debt quickly. If you feel limited in how much you can currently afford to pay, picking up a side hustle may be worth considering. However, this means having to

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Don’t Rush To Pay Off Student Loans—Build A Buffer With These Savings Accounts First

New grads face rising student loan debt. Experts share tips on repayment, forgiveness plans and … More building savings while staying financially afloat. Getty Just graduated and wondering if you should throw your whole paycheck at student loans? You’re not alone. “I used to think being debt-free was the only goal,” says Laurel Taylor, founder

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Citi to boost provision for potential bad loans on US economic worries

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Citigroup is poised to increase provisions for potential bad loans by hundreds of millions of dollars for the second quarter, in a sign of growing financial stress among US consumers and businesses. “Given

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Why many firms keep adding recruiting loans

Many wealth management firms claim to prioritize aggressive advisor recruitment. But which ones actually put serious money behind it?  Although an imperfect gauge, recruiting loan balances provide a rough measure of the lengths to which firms are going to build their businesses by poaching established practices from industry rivals. Year-over-year changes to the loan tallies,

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Utilities await DOE action on loans to boost grid

A growing chorus of consumer advocates and environmentalists are urging the Department of Energy to lock in billions of dollars in loan guarantees for utilities, arguing that the loans will help cut utility bills for everyday Americans as prices spike nationwide. The $23 billion in loans rolled out in the waning days of the Biden

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Low credit score = high interest: Here’s how to fix it and save big on personal loans

As the Indian financial landscape evolves the importance of a healthy credit profile and a high credit score for securing affordable personal loans have never been cleaner. It is crucial to acknowledge the fact that even marginal improvements in your credit score can result in substantial savings on interest payments, thus making it important for

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Student Loans: Borrowers See Balances Surge Despite Forbearance Promise

Student loan borrowers enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan reported unexpected increases in their loan balances, despite government assurances that no interest would accrue during their forbearance period. Affected individuals saw debts rise by thousands after receiving notices from the loan servicer Mohela indicating continued interest accrual, CNBC reported Monday.

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Trump Bill’s Caps on Grad School Loans Could Worsen Doctor Shortage

President Trump’s policy agenda would make deep cuts in government health plans and medical research, and, critics say, could also make finding a doctor more difficult. The Republicans’ major domestic policy bill restricts loans that students rely on to pursue professional graduate degrees, making the path to becoming a physician harder even as doctor shortages

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Hardship loans provide relief for these 5 financial crises

Financial emergencies can devastate household budgets without warning, leaving families struggling to manage basic expenses while dealing with unexpected costs that threaten their stability. Hardship loans have emerged as specialized financial products designed to provide immediate relief during these challenging periods, offering accessible funding options for individuals facing temporary but serious financial difficulties. These emergency

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What are RBI’s final norms for loans against gold and silver?

Based on feedback from the industry and the government’s department of financial services, the final norms are easier than the previously proposed draft norms. They include a higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for small-ticket loans and don’t require credit appraisal for such loans.  The deadline to implement these guidelines has also been extended to April 2026.

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