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Fortune
Mia Taylor

Refinancing student loans: a complete guide

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The average student loan debt balance as of 2022 was $40,780, according to the Education Data Initiative, and often that debt is made up of multiple loans, including both federal and private loans. 

Keeping abreast of several student loan payments each month can be challenging at best, and in such situations, refinancing may be a wise step. Not only will doing so streamline your debt, but in some cases may also lower your interest rate.

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