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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public.

About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

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Mortgages have downshifted a bit from highs earlier in the week but continue to fluctuate with the latest economic news. Retail sales were up more than expected, and jobless claims were down, showing ...