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https://tiaa.new-media-release.com/mit-agelab/

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https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2017-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2016-education-debt-loans.htm

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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/11/58percent-of-americans-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-cnbc-survey-reveals.html#:~:text=Between%20higher%20costs%20and%20a%20possible%20recession%20on%20the%20horizon,conducted%20in%20partnership%20with%20Momentive

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Candidly helps users select and enroll in the optimal repayment plan, saving those who qualify an average of $358 per month. Based on users who received plan assessments for income-driven repayment programs between Jan 2020 and April 2022.

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Between July 2019 through May 2022, users sent an average of $45 in extra payments to their loans through gamified repayment and auto-payment tools. Calculation assumes these contributions are made on a loan with a balance of $34,000 and 6% interest rate over a 17-year term, consecutively. These loan averages are provided by educationdata.org as of July 2021. Educationdata.org compiles data from a number of sources including the Department of Education, National Student Loan Data System and Measure One.

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Based on user surveys conducted before and after a session with a Candidly coach.

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79% of borrowers say their student debt holds them back from saving for retirement. 1

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The average borrower spends $393 on student loan bills each month. 2

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58% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck. 3

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79% of borrowers say their student debt holds them back from saving for retirement. 1

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The average borrower spends $393 on student loan bills each month. 2

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58% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck. 3

80 million Americans have student debt or are currently planning or paying for college. Candidly cultivates long-term engagement by offering solutions for every user, which can be delivered as an employee benefit, or seamlessly integrated into a partner’s native experience.

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Candidly frees up this capital so it can be put to work in savings, retirement, and investment.

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Candidly moves people beyond student debt, which markedly decreases stress and improves wellness.

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Candidly users report feeling 77% more confident about their finances after meeting with a student loan coach.

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