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Asking for a Raise to Help Pay Off Student Debt

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

As this website has discussed in several prior articles, the income you earn from your main job will be the primary means by which you can pay off student loans. As much as you earn from side-hustles, and save through various financial sacrifices, the money you make from your main job will have the biggest impact on your student debt. Throughout the course of my student debt saga, I received raises, and this made it… Continue Reading Asking for a Raise to Help Pay Off Student Debt

Making Money on Student Loans

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

As many people can attest to from firsthand information, numerous companies and individuals make money on student loans. Lenders charge high interest rates on student debt borrowers, and this can be good business for such lenders in the right circumstances. Moreover, colleges and universities also make big money on student loans since they are largely funded by debt borrowed from students. However, other individuals are making money on student loans in different ways, and it… Continue Reading Making Money on Student Loans

Working Your Way Through College

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

In the past, when tuition costs were lower, it was much easier to pay your way through college. Indeed, we have all probably heard a story or two from older individuals who recount how they worked a job as a college student that allowed them to cover tuition costs and expenses. Working your way through college is much more difficult in the present due to rising tuition costs, but it is very possible, and one… Continue Reading Working Your Way Through College

Risky Investments to Pay Off Student Loans

April 26, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

It can be difficult for individuals with student loans to set money aside for investments. Indeed, student debt can cause financial pressure and much available money must be devoted to living expenses and paying off debt. Nevertheless, this website has discussed some less risky investments to pay off student loans that student debt borrowers may wish to pursue in order to create an additional income stream. Student debt borrowers may not want to invest in… Continue Reading Risky Investments to Pay Off Student Loans

Getting More Comfortable with Investing

April 5, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Investing can be a daunting proposition for many people. Individuals may be scared of investing because they may think that they might make the wrong decisions and end up losing money. People may also not be too informed about the tools they can use to properly invest their money. However, investing is important to student loan borrowers because it is critical to make any money you have, whether it be in an emergency fund or… Continue Reading Getting More Comfortable with Investing

Reserving On-Campus Jobs for Needy Students

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Most colleges have on-campus jobs available for students wishing to make extra money while they are in school. Depending on the university, such jobs may include working in the cafeteria, the mailroom, student events, or a number of other positions. Although some jobs are explicitly designated for students who qualify for the federal work-study program, other jobs are available to all students who may apply. However, reserving on-campus jobs for needy students is an important… Continue Reading Reserving On-Campus Jobs for Needy Students

Earning Extra Money Makes Saving Easier

December 28, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Earning extra money is an important part of paying off your student loans early. If you have a main job that pays for all of your living costs and expenses, then any money you make on the side can be completely devoted to student debt. Indeed, earning extra money is one of the reasons why I was able to pay my student loans years ahead of schedule. However, earning extra money makes saving easier, and… Continue Reading Earning Extra Money Makes Saving Easier

Textbroker Can Help with Student Loans

December 14, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Earning extra income is an important part of repaying student loans early. If your main job covers all of your housing costs and other living expenses, then any other money you earn can be completely devoted to student debt. This website has previously discussed some side-hustles that student debt borrowers can work to earn extra money so additional cash can be used to repay debt. For a variety of reasons, Textbroker can help with student… Continue Reading Textbroker Can Help with Student Loans

StartNoo Can Help with Student Loans

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Repayment Strategies

Student Debt Diaries has worked with a few different student loan organizations since the founding of this website over three years ago. Indeed, Student Debt Diaries has linked to other sites, promoted information and services offered by other organizations, and attempted to advertise different websites and resources within the student loan community. Student Debt Diaries recently interacted with a great student loan organization named StartNoo, and the experience demonstrates how StartNoo can help with student… Continue Reading StartNoo Can Help with Student Loans

Investing Emergency Fund Money

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Saving Money

As this website has already discussed in several prior articles, all student debt borrowers should have an emergency fund if they have the resources to build up savings. Emergency funds are important if people lose their jobs, face medical problems, or encounter other life issues. Although it might be safest to keep emergency funds in cash, investing emergency fund money is advisable in a number of circumstances. As mentioned in prior articles, I had an… Continue Reading Investing Emergency Fund Money