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Are you ready to be a cosigner?

See what lenders look for in a cosigner for private student loans.

CommonBond Staff

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July 26, 2021

3 ways to plan your college budget

Planning your budget and managing expenses can set you up for financial success during and after college.

CommonBond Staff

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July 19, 2021

Your new year's financial check-up

This January, don’t just resolve to exercise more and scroll through your phone less. Complete our new year’s financial check-up to make sure you’re starting out the year on your best financial foot.

Paige Northup

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December 16, 2020

Is now the right time to buy a home?

After being cooped up for months, many people, especially those in compact, urban situations, are asking themselves if it’s time to invest in a larger living space. While there are obstacles for potential homebuyers right now – the job market, the economy, the pandemic, and stude

Jennifer Giacoppo

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July 22, 2020

How to decide if you should refinance your student loans right now

The current economic climate feels uncertain and confusing for many of us. If you are unsure about whether or not to refinance your student loan right now, we’re here to bring some clarity.

Jennifer Giacoppo

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April 21, 2020

Multiple kids in college: How this family did it

The Rogers family is a tight-knit group, with three boys close in age. See how winning a $10k CommonBond scholarship helped them pay for college.

CommonBond Staff

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August 14, 2019

5 Graduate Student Loan Myths - Debunked!

Whether you're taking out student loans for the first time or have taken them out before, odds are that you've heard a lot of fact and fiction about the process. Here are five of the most common misconceptions around graduate student loans.

CommonBond Staff

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July 12, 2019

What you should know about your FICO Score

You have big plans for your future, and we want to help you make the most of it. High credit scores can translate into better rates on your student loans, auto loans, mortgages and credit cards. Read on to learn about some key concepts and get tips to improve your score.

CommonBond Staff

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June 11, 2019

5-point checklist to make any financial decision

One merit badge for adulting is financial responsibility. And if we learned anything growing up, to earn your badge the best bet is to “always be prepared.”

Andrew Shore

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October 22, 2018

How to Plan a Wedding While Paying Off Your Student Loans

Here's how to balance the financial demands of paying off student debt and planning for a wedding.

CommonBond Staff

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October 17, 2018

The Art of Balancing Student Loan and Mortgage Payments

Here's how to give both of these monthly expenses the attention they deserve.

Marianne Hayes

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September 12, 2018

I Missed a Student Loan Payment! What’s Next?

Here's what to do if you miss a student loan payment.

Teresa Ruiz Decker

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July 31, 2018

How a millennial couple teamed up to pay off $100k in student loans over 21 months

CommonBond member Autumn shares her student debt payoff story.

Autumn L

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February 14, 2019

3 key money tips for new couples

Talking about money openly is just one part of the equation: Here are some tips for how to effectively deal with money if you're newlyweds.

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March 1, 2017

How to Benchmark Your Net Worth in 3 Easy Steps

Benchmarking your net worth and tracking changes over time can help you focus on what really matters. Here's how to do it.

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December 3, 2017

What millennials should know about saving for retirement

A look at tips from Roxana McKinney, a financial advisor with Strategies for Wealth, on how to uncover opportunities to save more for retirement—from CommonBond's "The Millennial's Guide to Retirement" event.

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November 29, 2017

5 ways to save for retirement while paying off your student loans

Five steps you can take now to close that retirement savings gap while paying off your student loans.

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February 2, 2016

9 Tips for Saving Money on Your Taxes in 2018 and Beyond

Tax season is traditionally thought of as the time of year when you owe money, but it can also be an opportunity to help you save.

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February 26, 2018

Paying off student loans? Here's how to budget smarter

Here's how to start building a budget that will help you pay off your student loans.

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May 31, 2018

This Fourth of July, Here's How to Help Your Kids Toward Financial Independence

Here's how you can talk to your kids about money in way that will set them up for success.

Eric Rosenberg

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June 28, 2018

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