Retirement vs. Student Loans vs. Mortgage: Which Comes First?
Eliminating student debt, saving for retirement, and buying a house are all important financial goals that can be hard to balance.
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Student Loans, PMI and Mortgage Down Payments
Student loans are a major challenge to saving for a down payment on a home. A smaller down payment often means living with a Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Buy a House then Refinance or Refinance Student Loans First?
Student loan refinancing can make getting a mortgage much easier — or much harder. Getting the order right is essential.
IBR, PSLF, and Mortgages… Oh My! How to buy a house and chase forgiveness.
Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.
Should I pay extra on my student loans or my mortgage?
Key differences in tax advantages, forgiveness programs, and refinancing make the debt elimination decision more complicated.
Is it a good idea to pay off student loans with a HELOC?
Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to pay off student loans has a couple big advantages, but it comes with major risks.