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Viva Tung/CNET; Getty Images Before the pandemic-related payment pause that started in March 2020, more than 8 million federal loan borrowers had defaulted on their student loans. If your student loan payment was late by more than 270 days, your loans may be in default. Once student loans are in default, they’re often no longer … Read more
Though homeownership has long been the benchmark for achieving the American Dream, a growing number of people are opting for a more flexible living situation. A third of renters are choosing not to buy a home, even though they can afford one, according to a January 2024 Entrata survey. Bernadette Joy is one of those … Read more
