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How to Repay Student Loans - Simple Planning That Will Save Your Cash
Thursday, 27 November 2008
By Peter Johnson

  Do you find yourself wondering how you're going to repay your student loans? These days, you simply must have a college education to get a good job and for most that means you're going to have student loans. These various loans can often get unmanageable when you get behind on payments and entirely lose control of the situation. Fortunately, there are a couple of options out there that can help you out.


Refinancing?

First, there is refinancing. Refinancing saves you money because you transfer your loan to another lender that will give you a lower APR (annual percentage rate). Your APR is the total cost of the credit the lender is giving you. It is a percentage of your total loan and the amount of money it represents decreases as your loan amount decreases when you make payments on it. Before you jump in, however, you should consider the cost of refinancing. While there are some lenders that won't charge you a fee up front, there are some that will. Don't use a lender that will charge you a fee that will end
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Travel Insurance: Worth the Investment
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
By Amy Nutt

  Do you really need travel insurance? It's a question that is frequently asked and the answer is yes, you do. There are many reasons for getting travel insurance, everything from possible theft and hospital visits to injuries and death can be covered by a good insurance policy and while you hope you will never need to use it, insurance is something you'll be very glad of should something go wrong.


Types of Travel Insurance

There are several different options when it comes to travel insurance. You can choose just one type, or opt for an all-inclusive policy which will cover a variety of things, including health and theft.

Medical Insurance: This type of insurance will cover any medical expenses while you are out of the country. Note that this isn't always necessary, if you have health insurance back home, it may cover short out of country trips, as well. You can invest in basic health insurance, which will cover doctor and dentist visits and hospital stays, but each policy is different. Make sure you understand exactly what is covered and for how
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