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Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

November 5, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed a number of strategies that individuals can employ in order to pay off their student loans. Indeed, there are many ways that borrowers can save money and earn extra income so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. However, people can also work certain jobs that include employee benefits, which can help with student loans. Indeed, as many individuals already know, the military can help you with student… Continue Reading Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

Having a Car While Paying Off Student Loans

October 29, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

This website has already discussed numerous strategies that can be used to save money so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. As previously mentioned, living at home is a viable cash-saving tactic for many student debt borrowers, and there are a variety of mindsets that can be employed to cut expenses. Although many people need cars for their daily lives, having a car while paying off student loans might be an unnecessary… Continue Reading Having a Car While Paying Off Student Loans

Why I Chose to Live at Home During Medical School

October 25, 2018March 11, 2022 Adam RothmanGuest Articles, Saving Money

As I stated in several of my prior articles, medical school is far from cheap. With annual tuition averaging over forty thousand dollars, it is imperative to cut costs wherever possible. When I was set to begin my first year of medical school, I took out the maximum amount of federal student loans I was able to borrow, equaling around $55,000. While this funding covered the cost of my medical school tuition (which was slightly… Continue Reading Why I Chose to Live at Home During Medical School

Paying for Test Prep Classes Can Save You Money in the Long Run

October 22, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Saving Money

Preparing for standardized admission tests is no fun. Most people need to study for months in order to perform their best on standardized tests, and this is especially difficult for people who are students or are working full-time. Studying for standardized tests is even more difficult for people with student loans, since individuals must typically shell out thousands of dollars in order to take exam prep classes or purchase study aids. However, paying for test… Continue Reading Paying for Test Prep Classes Can Save You Money in the Long Run

A Dollar Saved Is Better Than a Dollar Earned

October 15, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

We have all probably heard the expression “a dollar is saved is a dollar earned” at one point or another during our lifetimes. And it is true that if you spend less money on unnecessary things, you will have more cash to devote to paying off student debt or achieving other life goals. Although saving money is an extremely important part of repaying student debt, many readers of this website are more interested in earning… Continue Reading A Dollar Saved Is Better Than a Dollar Earned

Donating to Charities While Paying Off Student Loans

October 8, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

As this website has previously discussed, paying off student loans consumes considerable financial resources. Indeed, student debt borrowers oftentimes have little money to devote to anything else, like saving for retirement, purchasing a home, or accomplishing other life goals. As a result, donating to charities while paying off student loans can be difficult for numerous student debt borrowers. However, many individuals with student loans would like to contribute to charities, and there are some things… Continue Reading Donating to Charities While Paying Off Student Loans

Life Insurance Can Help Children with Student Loans

October 1, 2018October 6, 2018 Jordan RothmanAdvice for Parents

Nobody wants to think about what will happen to loved ones after they pass away. Many of us have already endured the death of a family member, and we are very familiar with the financial and emotional stress that arises after a relative dies. For individuals with student loans, the passing of a parent or other family member can cause additional financial issues, since student loan borrowers might have difficulty paying for final expenses while… Continue Reading Life Insurance Can Help Children with Student Loans

Be Financially Responsible After Paying Off Student Loans

September 17, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

Be Financially Responsible After Paying Off Loans

While repaying student loans, it is easy to think that paying off student debt will cure most of your financial problems. Indeed, many student loan borrowers devote a large amount of their incomes each month to student loans, and directing these funds to other purposes can improve one’s life. However, there are many reasons why you should be financially responsible after paying off loans, and continue to live a frugal lifestyle even when you no… Continue Reading Be Financially Responsible After Paying Off Student Loans

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

Living with Parents While Paying Off Student Loans Is a Great Idea

September 3, 2018 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

Most of us have to devote a huge portion of our incomes to housing costs each month. Whether you rent a home or pay a mortgage, you likely need to shell out thousands of dollars a month just to have a place to live. Of course, there are definitely ways to cut down on housing expenses. Indeed, I had roommates and lived in less-expensive housing during my student debt repayment saga in order to save… Continue Reading Living with Parents While Paying Off Student Loans Is a Great Idea