Jordan Rothman, Author at Student Debt Diaries

Buying a Home Is Not Worth It in Many Situations

December 3, 2018 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

During my student debt repayment saga, completely paying off my student loans was my number one financial goal. I wholeheartedly devoted myself toward my objective of paying off student loans, and I used a number of strategies to save money and earn extra cash so that additional funds could be devoted to this goal. Once I was finally done paying off my student loans, my biggest financial goal was purchasing a home of my own. … Continue Reading Buying a Home Is Not Worth It in Many Situations

How to Survive the Holidays with Student Loans

November 26, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

Surviving the Holidays with Student Loans

As many people are aware, there are certain times in everyone’s lives when it is extremely difficult to save money. For instance, when a relative or close friend is getting married, it is almost impossible to avoid spending large sums of money on gifts, wedding attire, travel expenses, and other costs. In addition, the holiday season is another time when it is extremely difficult to save money. Whether it is purchasing presents, or traveling to… Continue Reading How to Survive the Holidays with Student Loans

Dual-Degree Programs Can Save You Money

November 19, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

Most people follow a traditional path when they obtain their college and graduate degrees. Usually, individuals attend college for four years, and then attend graduate school for one, two, three, or more years depending on the degree which they are pursing. However, sometimes individuals can obtain two or more degrees at the same time in less years than it would take to obtain the degrees separately. These dual-degree programs can save you money, since students… Continue Reading Dual-Degree Programs Can Save You Money

Being Cheap Can Cost You Money in the Long Run

November 12, 2018 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

Everyone who reads this website is likely very aware that I am a huge proponent of eliminating expenses so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. And it is true that saving money is as integral part of any strategy to pay off student loans. However, based on my own personal experiences, sometimes being cheap can cost you money. It might sound counter-intuitive that frugality can actually lead you to spend more money.… Continue Reading Being Cheap Can Cost You Money in the Long Run

Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

November 5, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed a number of strategies that individuals can employ in order to pay off their student loans. Indeed, there are many ways that borrowers can save money and earn extra income so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. However, people can also work certain jobs that include employee benefits, which can help with student loans. Indeed, as many individuals already know, the military can help you with student… Continue Reading Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

Having a Car While Paying Off Student Loans

October 29, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

This website has already discussed numerous strategies that can be used to save money so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. As previously mentioned, living at home is a viable cash-saving tactic for many student debt borrowers, and there are a variety of mindsets that can be employed to cut expenses. Although many people need cars for their daily lives, having a car while paying off student loans might be an unnecessary… Continue Reading Having a Car While Paying Off Student Loans

Paying for Test Prep Classes Can Save You Money in the Long Run

October 22, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Saving Money

Preparing for standardized admission tests is no fun. Most people need to study for months in order to perform their best on standardized tests, and this is especially difficult for people who are students or are working full-time. Studying for standardized tests is even more difficult for people with student loans, since individuals must typically shell out thousands of dollars in order to take exam prep classes or purchase study aids. However, paying for test… Continue Reading Paying for Test Prep Classes Can Save You Money in the Long Run

A Dollar Saved Is Better Than a Dollar Earned

October 15, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

We have all probably heard the expression “a dollar is saved is a dollar earned” at one point or another during our lifetimes. And it is true that if you spend less money on unnecessary things, you will have more cash to devote to paying off student debt or achieving other life goals. Although saving money is an extremely important part of repaying student debt, many readers of this website are more interested in earning… Continue Reading A Dollar Saved Is Better Than a Dollar Earned

Donating to Charities While Paying Off Student Loans

October 8, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

As this website has previously discussed, paying off student loans consumes considerable financial resources. Indeed, student debt borrowers oftentimes have little money to devote to anything else, like saving for retirement, purchasing a home, or accomplishing other life goals. As a result, donating to charities while paying off student loans can be difficult for numerous student debt borrowers. However, many individuals with student loans would like to contribute to charities, and there are some things… Continue Reading Donating to Charities While Paying Off Student Loans

Life Insurance Can Help Children with Student Loans

October 1, 2018October 6, 2018 Jordan RothmanAdvice for Parents

Nobody wants to think about what will happen to loved ones after they pass away. Many of us have already endured the death of a family member, and we are very familiar with the financial and emotional stress that arises after a relative dies. For individuals with student loans, the passing of a parent or other family member can cause additional financial issues, since student loan borrowers might have difficulty paying for final expenses while… Continue Reading Life Insurance Can Help Children with Student Loans