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Top 5 Student Debt Resources Defynance is Thankful For


This year may not have gone exactly how you had planned for it to go. Many New Years' resolutions got off track because of this virus. However, there's still a lot to be thankful for. Here at Defynance, we are thankful to all of you who continue to support us throughout everything and continue to b...

Valentina
30.11.20 08:28 PM - Comment(s)
Is an Income Share Agreement Halal?

When trying to pay for school, it can be difficult to do so while staying within the guidelines of Islamic Finance. You want to avoid interest, but school is expensive and you don't see any other ways to finance your education. However, there now may be an option for you. With the rise of income sh...

Valentina
23.11.20 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
SpenDebt: Eliminate Your Debt Through Microtransactions

Are you consumed by debt and you don't know how you're ever gonna pay it off? You could have student loans, an auto loan, a mortgage, credit cards, and more, and it feels like every time you make a payment, you're not even making a dent. Well SpenDebt has come up with a solution to help y...

Valentina
20.11.20 10:28 PM - Comment(s)
Budgeting for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is right around the corner (or here already) and you know what that means. That's right it means travelling, gift shopping, and enjoying time with your family, normally. And even those this year, things may be a bit different, the same rules still apply. It's best to prepare and ...

Valentina
16.11.20 07:46 PM - Comment(s)
Can you avoid your student loans by leaving the United States?

Are you drowning in a pool of student debt and unsure of how you can get yourself out? Well, some people have started leaving the United States altogether to avoid their student loans. And can you blame them? With 45 million Americans holding over $1.6 trillion in student loans,...

Valentina
09.11.20 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
How Does a Car Repossession Affect your Credit Score?

Have you recently had some trouble making your car payments and faced repossession? Are you worried about what this may do to your credit score and ability to get a loan? Don't worry, because you're not alone in this. In 2019, 2 million cars across the United States were repossessed. That...

Valentina
02.11.20 08:06 PM - Comment(s)
How to buy a home when you have a lot of student debt

We all know that student debt can be expensive, even as expensive as owning a home. So what do you do if you want both at the same time? That's tough, since a big factor when you buy a home is your debt-to-income ratio (dti). Many lenders will look at this and automatically disqualify you if it's t...

Valentina
26.10.20 06:21 PM - Comment(s)
Student Loan Forgiveness - Not Everyone's a Fan

For those out there with student loans, you're probably excited to see the push to cancel some or all of your debt. Even presidential candidate ​Joe Biden​ has come out in favor of some student loan forgiveness. And while it can be uplifting to hear that you could get some much needed help with you...

Valentina
19.10.20 05:52 PM - Comment(s)
Biden's plans for student loans

Welcome to part 2 of our coverage on each candidate's student loan policy. Last week, we explored President Trump's plans for student loans. This week, we'll take a look at his main opponent, former Vice President Biden. While this may not be the factor that decides which candidate you vote fo...

Valentina
12.10.20 07:13 PM - Comment(s)
Trump's Plan for Student Loans

It's everyone's favorite time that comes only once every few years, and no, I'm not talking about February 29. It's finally election season and the race for America's top dog couldn't be more exciting. Even though it may not be the issue to sway your vote, one of the bigger topics that ha...

Valentina
05.10.20 10:06 PM - Comment(s)