Education debt levels are soaring, and students are not the ones benefiting. The government and banks are making big money, and colleges have no incentive to control costs. What can we do?
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Any one of these red flags should tell you that your personal finances are teetering on the brink of disaster.
You may have more options than you realize. But first, pull your credit scores and improve them, if necessary.
Some banks will automatically waive late and overdraft fees charged to you during the storm. Others you have to ask.
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