Peer review: Stafford loan is best bet
Story date: 2007-11-08 03:49:00
Added on: 2007-11-08 20:56:21
Minneapolis Star Tribune - The variable products are most-often tied to the prime rate or LIBOR index. Given the current interest rate climate, I would be inclined to choose a variable rate loan if the current rate is equal to or lower than a fixed rate alternative. In the ...
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