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The best way to pay off student loans fast is to pay more, but that’s not your only option. Refinancing and these other 7 tips can help repay loans faster.

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The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.23% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is six basis points higher than yesterday and 14 basis points ...

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A federal judge has ordered the government to release SNAP funds during the shutdown, temporarily restoring food aid for millions of Americans.

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On Saturday, the government shutdown staggers into its second month, and its effects will be felt by more people.

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