Student Loan Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
Nearly everyone thinks college is worth it, but that doesn’t mean you need to go into debt to get a degree.
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Brian Bienkowski
Brian Bienkowski has been writing about personal finance for over 15 years covering debt recovery, fraud, and credit topics. He has worked on several personal finance books and guides that help consumers navigate the US credit system. When he’s away from the keyboard he enjoys craft beer and fishing – and once enjoyed a cold Sweet Water IPA after catching a sailfish.
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