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Finding & Applying to Scholarships for Grad School
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Scholarships can be a helpful resource to pay for grad school and are available through many different avenues, including states, organizations, nonprofits, companies, and more. Grants and scholarships are similar in that they’re both gift aid you don’t typically have to repay after graduation. The main difference is that scholarships are typically merit-based, while grants […]
How Can I Tell if My Student Loans Are Federal?
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Many undergraduate student loans are federal loans issued through the government. But if you needed extra funds while pursuing your education or you earned an advanced degree, there’s a good chance you may also have one or more private loans in your borrowing mix. Knowing what kind of student loans you have can help you […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
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U.S. government-backed securities like Treasury bills (T-bills) provide a way to invest with minimal risk. These debt instruments are one of several different types of Treasury securities including Treasury notes (T-notes) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds). Unlike other treasuries, however, T-bills don’t pay interest. Rather, investors buy T-bills at a discount to par (the face value). […]
How to Get a Small Business Grant: 7 Tips to Secure a Grant
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Small business grants can make starting a new business or growing an existing one easier. Unlike loans, which have to be repaid, grant money typically does not require business owners to pay it back. Figuring out how to get a small business grant is the challenge. It can be complicated if you’ve never done it […]
7a Small Business Loans: What Are They and How to Get One
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There are several different types of small business loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The most popular option is the 7(a) loan, which provides financing with favorable rates and terms up to 25 years to businesses that have had trouble getting funding elsewhere. You can use the proceeds to cover a wide […]