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Paying Medical Costs as a Student

January 13, 2020 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

As this website has previously mentioned, current students and individuals grappling with student loans often have limited disposable income. Since students do not have jobs, and people paying off student debt need to devote large sums of money each month to their loans, it might be difficult for these individuals to pay for a variety of life necessities. However, if you keep a few things in mind, paying medical costs as a student can be… Continue Reading Paying Medical Costs as a Student

Staying on Campus During Vacations to Save Money

November 25, 2019 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

This website has already discussed a number of strategies that students can use to save money and minimize the amount of student debt they borrow to earn their degrees. Sometimes, certain cost-reduction strategies can not only lower your expenses, but also have significant academic benefits as well. From my own experience, staying on campus during vacations may not only help students reduce their costs, but can also help students boost their grades and make social… Continue Reading Staying on Campus During Vacations to Save Money

Save Money Like a College Student

November 11, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

I recently visited my undergraduate alma mater for the first time in a while, and the experience brought back a flood of memories. I interacted with a bunch of students while on campus, and I remembered what it was like to be a college student myself. Meeting up with college students, and remembering what it was like to be an undergraduate, made me realize how student debt borrowers can save money like a college student… Continue Reading Save Money Like a College Student

Investing to Pay Off Student Loans

November 4, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

This website has already discussed how earning extra money is critical to paying off student loans. The more money you have, the more resources you possess at your disposal to take care of living expenses and devote money to student debt. Prior articles have discussed how individuals can work a number of side-hustles to earn extra money, and part-time work can increase the amount of money you have to pay off debt. However, if you… Continue Reading Investing to Pay Off Student Loans

Job Perks that Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

October 21, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

This website has already discussed how certain jobs can help individuals pay off their student loans. Indeed, some jobs offer bonuses to employees who work harder or originate business, and certain employers even pay for school or have debt-repayment benefits. However, there are other job perks that can help you pay off student loans, and student debt borrowers should look for employment that can impact their bottom lines on multiple levels. As previously discussed, the… Continue Reading Job Perks that Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

Credit Cards Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

September 30, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

Everyone knows that in order to pay off student loans, you need to cut expenses so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. One way to do this is to minimize your use of credit cards so you do not spend money unnecessarily and rack up additional debt. As mentioned previously on this website, I did not apply for a credit card until later in my student debt repayment journey, so I could… Continue Reading Credit Cards Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

Keep the Standard Repayment Plan

September 2, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

As many student debt borrowers already know, individuals have many repayment options when paying off their student debt. Some repayment plans increase the monthly payment amount over time, and this may be helpful, since borrowers usually earn more money over the course of their careers. Other repayment options allow borrowers to pay off their student loans over different time periods, usually between ten to twenty years. Of course, the more time an individual has to… Continue Reading Keep the Standard Repayment Plan

Paying Off Student Loans While in School

August 12, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

As many people already know, borrowers typically do not need to pay off student loans while in school. Indeed, student loan lenders typically defer the student loans of current students, so that these borrowers do not need to worry about making payments and can focus on their studies. However, in some situations, paying off student loans while in school might make sense. As previously mentioned, I borrowed a number of private and government loans to… Continue Reading Paying Off Student Loans While in School

Traveling While Paying Off Student Loans

August 5, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

As many people already know, traveling can be costly. Whether you take a train, plane, or automobile, people can spend a substantial sum of money on transportation costs. However, if you keep a few things in mind, traveling while paying off student loans does not need to hurt your bottom line. During my student debt repayment saga, I needed to travel a ton to get to school, back home, and for other reasons. I rarely… Continue Reading Traveling While Paying Off Student Loans

Bartering While Paying Off Student Loans

July 29, 2019 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Saving Money

This website has already discussed a number of ways that individuals can save money while paying off student loans. Indeed, student debt borrowers can institute a number of strategies to cut expenses so that the most money possible can be devoted to paying down debt. Bartering while paying off student loans is another excellent way to save money. As many people already know, bartering involves exchanging goods or services for the goods or services offered… Continue Reading Bartering While Paying Off Student Loans