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Since there is no statute of limitations on federal student loans, borrowers are sometimes surprised to find that they still owe money on federal student loans that are years or decades old. If you h 12 Useful Apps for College Students 08/19/2020 12:00am • The smartphone is the new student planner -- a virtual repository of dates, deadlines and important info. But unlike the traditional planner, there are options for countless add-ons in the form of mobile apps for college students. Across the vast digital realm there seems to be an app for almost eve What Is Deferred Interest? 08/19/2020 12:00am • Deferred interest postpones interest charges for a certain period of time, allowing you to avoid interest charges as long as you pay off your purchase during the promotional financing period. You may be offered deferred-interest financing terms with a loan, a line of credit or a credit card. 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