How to Avoid a Prepayment Penalty When Paying Off a Loan

Look at you, so responsible. You received a financial windfall — stimulus check, tax refund, work bonus, inheritance, whatever — and you’re using it to pay off one of your debts years ahead of schedule. Good for you! Except… make sure you don’t get charged a prepayment penalty. Now wait just a minute, you say. […]

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