Meanwhile, student debt keeps people from other major purchases like houses and cars, which in turn hurts overall economic growth. (thinkprogress.org)
Using your home's equity to pay off debt, remodel your home or make other major purchases is a big financial undertaking. (partnercoloradocu.org)
«Don't buy a new car, make other major purchases or fill out multiple credit applications before you refinance, because all of those actions can hurt your credit profile,» says Smith. (fidelity.com)