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5 options if you’re crushed by student loan and credit card debt

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The return of federal student loan payments in October has the potential to derail your finances, especially if you’re already struggling with credit card payments.

One in five student loan borrowers have risk factors that suggest they could struggle with student loan payments when they resume, according to a June blog post at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

When you’re sandwiched between student loan and credit card debt payments, some options may lower costs.

When you’re sandwiched between student loan and credit card debt payments, some options may lower costs.

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This article was written by NerdWallet and was originally published by The Associated Press.

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Melissa Lambarena writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @LissaLambarena.



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