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Consider Heading Back to School If Your Employer Will Pay for It

May 14, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

This website has already discussed some of the perks certain employers offer that make it easier to pay off student debt. Indeed, many workers out there are fortunate to have a number of employment benefits that can impact their finances. Some individuals may even work for an employer that will pay for all or part of the cost of obtaining a degree, and this can impact someone’s student debt decisions. There are a number of… Continue Reading Consider Heading Back to School If Your Employer Will Pay for It

Part-Time Degree Programs Can Help You Minimize Student Debt

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

I am sure that many readers of this website are aware of degree programs that allow individuals to attend classes at night, on weekends, or over the internet. For working individuals, part-time programs are critical, since they afford the flexibility necessary to obtain a degree while employed full-time. However, such programs can also help you minimize the amount of student debt you borrow to earn your degrees, since you could offset educational costs while working… Continue Reading Part-Time Degree Programs Can Help You Minimize Student Debt

How to Decide If You Should Go Back to School or Avoid Student Debt

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

I am sure that many of you who have already earned your degrees have considered going back to school at one point or another. Indeed, numerous people contemplate obtaining another degree in order to make a career move, earn more money, or for a number of other reasons. I also thought about going back to school more than once during my student debt repayment journey. However, there are a few things you should keep in… Continue Reading How to Decide If You Should Go Back to School or Avoid Student Debt

How to Deal With the Death of a Student Loan Cosigner

April 26, 2018March 11, 2022 Adam RothmanGuest Articles, Repayment Strategies

Paying for college can be tricky when your family does not have the financial means to cover the cost. While some students may be lucky enough to get help in the form of financial aid or scholarships (like me), for many, the only realistic option is student loans. Although government loans are an option for a majority of student debt borrowers, many students must also rely on loans from private banks to cover the rest… Continue Reading How to Deal With the Death of a Student Loan Cosigner

How to Choose a Law School That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

As previously mentioned in several prior articles on this website, where you choose to attend college and graduate school can have a substantial impact on your student debt story. And if you are considering law school, your choice about where to earn a law degree and whether to attend law school at all will massively affect how much student debt you need to borrow. The law school admissions process is very complicated, mainly due to… Continue Reading How to Choose a Law School That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

How to Choose a Graduate Program That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

April 16, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

As has been previously mentioned on this website, where you choose to earn your degrees can have a massive impact on how much student debt you ultimately need to borrow. Indeed, which schools you attend can impact tuition costs, the availability of financial aid, and how likely it is that you will obtain employment which will help you pay off your student debt. Previous articles on this website have discussed student debt considerations you should… Continue Reading How to Choose a Graduate Program That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

How to Choose a College That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

As previously discussed on this website, where you attend college can have a massive impact on your student debt story. Indeed, decisions you make when choosing colleges can determine how much student debt you ultimately need to borrow. Some of our guest articles have already included tips on choosing colleges that will minimize the amount of student loans you need to borrow in order to pay for college. By following this and other advice, you… Continue Reading How to Choose a College That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

Choosing the Right Medical School: Why Minimizing Student Debt Is Not the Whole Story

April 5, 2018March 11, 2022 Adam RothmanChoosing Schools, Guest Articles

In my last article, I discussed the various considerations one must assess when selecting the ideal college (if you have not read my last article…shame on you! Drop everything and take a look). This time around, I will talk about the decisions I made when choosing a medical school, and how I tried to reduce the amount of student debt I borrowed along the way. As stated before, I am not an expert in this… Continue Reading Choosing the Right Medical School: Why Minimizing Student Debt Is Not the Whole Story

An Introduction to Choosing Schools That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

This website has already discussed numerous strategies that can be used to pay off student debt. Indeed, the blog has related a number of ways to boost your income and decrease expenses so that the most money possible can be devoted to student loans. Furthermore, the website has also discussed repayment tactics that can be implemented so that you can pay off your student loans in the most strategic way possible. However, this website has… Continue Reading An Introduction to Choosing Schools That Will Minimize Your Student Debt

How to Decide If You Should Refinance Your Student Loans

March 26, 2018March 10, 2022 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Student Loan Repayment Guide

Every student debt borrower has likely heard about refinancing options at one point or another. Indeed, many companies advertise refinancing programs on the internet, and you’ve probably even seen a few of these advertisements on this website. In addition, we all likely know someone who has refinanced their student loans, and I am sure many of you have already considered whether you should refinance your student debt. I personally did not refinance my student loans… Continue Reading How to Decide If You Should Refinance Your Student Loans