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https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/what-is-monetary-policy/
Monetary policy is how a central bank or similar government organization manages the supply of money, interest rates, and overall economic growth. In the U.S. the central bank is known as the Federal Reserve. The Fed has a dual mandate: first, to maintain stable prices, and second, to promote full employment. Read on to learn […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/getting-through-financial-hardship/
Many people hit a period of financial hardship at some point in their lives. Maybe there’s a medical emergency and big bills, a job layoff, or a family member in serious need: These and other scenarios can put your money management in a precarious position. Approximately 70% of Americans report feeling stressed about money, according […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/employment-life-insurance/
Many jobs come with a benefits package on top of paid wages or salary — things like, health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) retirement accounts. Employer life insurance may also be included in a benefits package to give an employee’s beneficiaries some added financial security in the event of their death. According to the U.S. […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/marriage-and-student-loan-payments/
Your marriage status can affect your financial life in unexpected ways, and student loans are no exception. If you have an income-driven repayment plan, your spouse’s income might change your monthly payment calculation. But such challenges also present opportunities. For instance, you may be able to rejigger your student loan payments to save money on […]
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/can-refinanced-student-loans-be-forgiven/
This summer, President Joe Biden announced that individuals who earn $125,000 or less per year will be eligible for $10,000 in federal student loan cancellation. A big caveat: You cannot benefit from forgiveness from the federal government if you’ve refinanced your entire federal student loan amount. We’ll go over the details of who qualifies for […]
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