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Summer Jobs Can Help With Student Loans

March 16, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

This website has already discussed how students can work a number of part-time jobs in order to earn money and lower the amount of student debt that is needed to obtain a degree. Indeed, I worked a variety of part-time jobs during the academic year in order to earn extra scratch as a student. However, summer jobs can help with student loans as well, since they may help students earn extra money that can be… Continue Reading Summer Jobs Can Help With Student Loans

Invest Available Money Whenever Possible

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

This website has previously discussed how student debt borrowers, and pretty much everyone else, should save money for emergencies. It is important to have some cash stashed away in case you are laid off, face medical issues, or experience a number of other problems in your life. Most experts advise individuals to put six months of living expenses aside for emergencies, but this does not all need to be in cash. Indeed, individuals should invest… Continue Reading Invest Available Money Whenever Possible

Prioritize Student Loans Over Retirement Savings

January 27, 2020 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

As this website has already discussed at length, student loan borrowers often have a number of financial responsibilities and limited resources to satisfy these obligations. Indeed, student debt borrowers need to devote substantial funds to student loans each month, and also need to pay for living expenses, housing costs, and other expenses. In addition, as we all know, people should save money for retirement so that they will be able to enjoy a comfortable life… Continue Reading Prioritize Student Loans Over Retirement Savings

Dealing with Medical Costs and Student Loans

January 20, 2020 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

This website has already discussed how students may have a difficult time paying for medical costs, since they have little disposable income. Of course, medical expenses may impose an unexpected hardship on people, and students are oftentimes affected the most by medical expenses because they do not have steady income. In addition, dealing with medical costs and student loans can be especially difficult for many student debt borrowers. However, by keeping a few things in… Continue Reading Dealing with Medical Costs and Student Loans

Earning Extra Money from Freelance Writing

December 16, 2019 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

This website has already discussed a number of ways that student debt borrowers can earn extra money so that additional cash can be devoted to student loans. While paying off student debt, I worked as a tutor, found ways to earn extra money from my main job, and took other steps to increase my income from side-hustles. After I paid off all of my student loans, I began a career as a blogger and freelance… Continue Reading Earning Extra Money from Freelance Writing

Setting Money Aside for Taxes While Working Side-Hustles

November 18, 2019 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed how student debt borrowers need to pay a significant amount of money in taxes if they work side-hustles to pay off student loans. Indeed, workers typically must pay even more taxes on side-hustle income than on cash they earn from their main job, due to the self-employment tax and other issues. However, if you keep some things in mind, setting money aside for taxes can be easier, and tax season… Continue Reading Setting Money Aside for Taxes While Working Side-Hustles

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

Finding Jobs That Pay Student Loans

August 19, 2019 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed how certain jobs can have a major impact on your student debt burden. Indeed, some jobs increase the amount of money that you may have to pay off student debt, and other positions, like those in the military, offer educational assistance. However, you do not need to join the armed services to find jobs that pay student loans. There are a number of public service roles that offer educational assistance… Continue Reading Finding Jobs That Pay Student Loans