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Unpaid Internships Hurt Student Debt Borrowers

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies, Saving Money

As many people understand from firsthand experience, students and recent graduates often need to complete unpaid internships during the school year and summers in order to build their resumes. Such unpaid internships may confer valuable experiences that can help the student during their job search later in their careers. However, unpaid internships hurt student debt borrowers, and employers should consider offering paid internships while interns should look for sources of funding. During my student debt… Continue Reading Unpaid Internships Hurt Student Debt Borrowers

Attending Community College to Save Money

February 8, 2021 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

Community colleges are educational institutions that typically offer two-year degrees to students (although some may offer four-year B.A. and B.S. degrees). Community colleges usually do not have on-campus housing and may not offer the same services to students as more traditional four-year colleges. Community colleges also typically have more trade and vocational courses that are difficult to find at more traditional four-year universities. For a variety of reasons, attending community college to save money is… Continue Reading Attending Community College to Save Money

Reserving On-Campus Jobs for Needy Students

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Most colleges have on-campus jobs available for students wishing to make extra money while they are in school. Depending on the university, such jobs may include working in the cafeteria, the mailroom, student events, or a number of other positions. Although some jobs are explicitly designated for students who qualify for the federal work-study program, other jobs are available to all students who may apply. However, reserving on-campus jobs for needy students is an important… Continue Reading Reserving On-Campus Jobs for Needy Students

Textbroker Can Help with Student Loans

December 14, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

Earning extra income is an important part of repaying student loans early. If your main job covers all of your housing costs and other living expenses, then any other money you earn can be completely devoted to student debt. This website has previously discussed some side-hustles that student debt borrowers can work to earn extra money so additional cash can be used to repay debt. For a variety of reasons, Textbroker can help with student… Continue Reading Textbroker Can Help with Student Loans

StartNoo Can Help with Student Loans

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money, Repayment Strategies

Student Debt Diaries has worked with a few different student loan organizations since the founding of this website over three years ago. Indeed, Student Debt Diaries has linked to other sites, promoted information and services offered by other organizations, and attempted to advertise different websites and resources within the student loan community. Student Debt Diaries recently interacted with a great student loan organization named StartNoo, and the experience demonstrates how StartNoo can help with student… Continue Reading StartNoo Can Help with Student Loans

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

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

Working a Part-Time Job During College

March 25, 2019 Jordan RothmanEarning Extra Money

One of the best ways to minimize the amount of student debt one needs to borrow is to work a part-time job while in school. Working a part-time job during college or graduate school can reduce the amount of loans you need to borrow for living costs, and can be an enriching experience as well. Prior articles have discussed working a part-time job in law school and medical school, and it is of course beneficial… Continue Reading Working a Part-Time Job During College

The Benefits of Working a Part-Time Job During Medical School

August 9, 2018March 11, 2022 Adam RothmanEarning Extra Money, Guest Articles

Medical school is not easy. I should know, I’ve been through it. As a medical student, you need to endure countless mundane lectures, deal with tedious study groups, and basically learn an entirely new language (medical terms number in the several thousands). All throughout, you are forced to compete against the brightest of the bright for future job opportunities. These burdens are of course separate from any issues you may face while working a part-time… Continue Reading The Benefits of Working a Part-Time Job During Medical School