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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

Graduate College on Time

October 11, 2021 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

Most college students complete their undergraduate studies in four years. There are a few accelerated programs, and some dual-degree programs that might require more time, but most students will spend four years in college. Oftentimes, people need to spend more time attending college, either because of a health issue, personal interests, family responsibilities, or other factors. Although some circumstances are out of a college student’s control, students should graduate college on time if at all… Continue Reading Graduate College on Time

When You Should Attend a For-Profit College

October 4, 2021October 10, 2021 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

Most colleges in the United States are non-profit institutions that receive tax benefits in exchange for providing public benefits. Nevertheless, numerous for-profit schools operate in this country, and millions of students attend such institutions. There has been some negative press about for-profit colleges and allegations that some of these institutions mislead students and commit other wrongs. However, there are a few instances when you should attend a for-profit college in the right circumstances. Non-Traditional Schedules… Continue Reading When You Should Attend a For-Profit College

Saving Money While Searching for Jobs

May 25, 2020 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had an extremely negative effect on the economy, and has had an especially disruptive impact on the job market. Indeed, millions of people have lost their jobs over the past few months, and the current unemployment rate has not been seen in many decades. Because of the economic climate, many people are currently hunting for jobs, but it can be difficult to search for jobs while saving money, especially if… Continue Reading Saving Money While Searching for Jobs

Dealing with Unemployment Because of COVID-19

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

As mentioned in several prior articles, many student debt borrowers have been substantially impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous workers have had their hours cut due to the crises, and some employees have been furloughed and even laid off. Nevertheless, by keeping a few things in mind, dealing with unemployment because of COVID-19 can be a little easier. It should first be noted that this website has already published articles discussing how student debt… Continue Reading Dealing with Unemployment Because of COVID-19

Earning Extra Money While Quarantining at Home

March 23, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Pretty much everyone in the United States has been profoundly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals are required to work from home, and some people have lost their jobs altogether. In addition, many individuals are staying at home except in rare circumstances in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, if you keep a few things in mind, earning extra money while quarantining at home because of COVID-19 is possible in a… Continue Reading Earning Extra Money While Quarantining at Home

Blogging to Help Pay Off Student Loans

September 10, 2018 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Student Loan Repayment Guide

This website has already discussed most of the side-hustles I worked to earn extra money during my student debt repayment saga. As teased out in several prior articles, I earned roughly $120,000 over about three years from five different part-time gigs. I did not begin blogging about student loans until after I completely paid off my student debt, since I wanted to have a complete understanding of the student loan experience before I published articles… Continue Reading Blogging to Help Pay Off Student Loans

How to Decide If Attending College Is Right for You

May 28, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

This website has already discussed numerous ways that individuals can pay off their student loans. The blog has also including some considerations students should assess when choosing which schools to select. However, the website has not yet tackled how to decide if attending college is right for you. In our modern economy, it is usually assumed that everyone graduating high school should attend college. Indeed, a college degree is typically seen as a necessary credential… Continue Reading How to Decide If Attending College Is Right for You

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