Learn about per diem interest, how it's calculated, its role in loans like mortgages, and why it's essential for borrowers to understand before closing a loan.

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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 ...

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.

Lauren Graves is an educator-turned-editor specializing in personal finance content. She seeks to make complicated topics easier to understand and less intimidating to the average reader with accurate ...