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Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

Once you've maxed out federal financial aid, private student loans can be used for a variety of educational expenses — including tuition, housing, books and computers. Available from traditional banks ...

Federal borrowing limits for college students are being reduced, forcing more borrowers to turn to private student loans to bridge the gap. Most applicants have a thin or nonexistent credit file, ...

Adam Palasciano is a writer over three years of experience writing about personal finance, investing, student loans, and more, for outlets like GOBankingRates, FinanceBuzz, The Penny Hoarder, and Wall ...