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11 Low-Cost Mental Health Resources for Students and Grads

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Learn about the symptoms of depression related to student loan debt and discover free and low-cost mental health resources that may help.

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9 Salary Negotiation Tips for Recent College Graduates

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What are some great salary negotiation tips for recent college graduates? Find out how to negotiate your pay even if you’re new to your field!

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The Ultimate Guide to Student Loan Disability Discharge

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If you become totally and permanently disabled, you might qualify for student loan forgiveness. Here are some important things to know.

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Earning Money By Drawing Lots Of Dogs

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Anna Lawrence shares how she started earning money by drawing dogs and other pets and is working to make it her full time income.

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Creating Viral Memes And Selling Merchandise On The Side

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The spirit of entrepreneurship and running a small business has always been strong in my family. My father is a self-employed musician after running a deli, my grandfather owned a pharmacy, and others in my family have had their own restaurants and shops in the past as well. I’ve kept the tradition going in my […]

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YouTube Cartoon Side Hustling To Working At Cartoon Network

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My side hustle started back in elementary school. I worked with a couple of friends from down the street and my sister to scrape the wooden sides off of pencils with a scissor blade, then colored and wrote on them to make custom made pencils, which were then sold out at community gatherings. My sister […]

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Launching An Antiques Flipping Business In High School

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Inside a flea market, you will hear many annoying sounds: screams from children wanting to go home or the vendors shouting at you, attempting to sell their latest and greatest product. The smell of the foul animals and items for sale fill the air. Walking into the market brings out many emotions from all people. […]

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From Selling Candy Bars In High School To Professional Photography

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I have a vision. I envision myself in my cap and gown getting handed a diploma cover shouting at my video camera, “I graduated college debt-free! Afterward, calling Dave Ramsey to let him know the good news. By graduating debt-free, it’ll inspire students to reach higher for a degree without accepting student loans. Envisioning an […]

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A Ballet Dancer That Sells Hand Crafted Skirts And Clothes

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I’m a high school senior in Tennessee and I’m looking to attend Butler University in the fall as a Ballet major. With Butler being an expensive private school I am looking for additional help to pay for my post-secondary education. My mom recently lost her job of 18 years and my family is struggling to […]

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Turning The Hobby Of Making Movies Into A Lucrative Side Hustle

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As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a filmmaker. From my first ‘movie’ I made when I was five, I knew that’s what I’ve wanted to do. Because of that, I’ve been making videos for fun all my life. I experimented with editing, camera angles, writing, and every other aspect […]

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Becoming The “Pizza Guy” At Lunchtime To Make Extra Money

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At my high school, only upperclassmen and students in good academic standing are allowed to leave campus during lunch. Upon getting my driver’s license, I had a dilemma: I needed to earn money for gas and to get lunch off campus with my friends. However, I am very involved in my school’s music program (I […]

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Galaxy Goop Saleswoman To Tutoring And Golf Maven

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From the time I was a child, many in my family would describe me as a cheapskate. I would like to call myself frugal. For every dollar I made, I would put two in my pocket. Cue my grade six Galaxy Goop empire. Fast forward to the age of twenty-two and not much has changed, […]

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A College Student’s Guide To Travel Hacking

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Travel can be expensive, especially for a college student on a budget. Check out this college student’s guide to travel hacking to learn how to cut the costs of travel.

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Can You Actually Invest in Real Estate During College?

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In college I once ate a whole pound of sharp cheddar cheese. The dare, of course, was to eat two pounds, and I failed miserably. I just couldn’t get past the first pound of cheddar, and to this day, I still have trouble enjoying a nice bowl of mac ‘n cheese. I’m sure you have […]

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Or Boost My Investments?

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Wondering if you should pay off your mortgage or boost your investments? This post breaks down which option would make more sense financially

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How To Retire As Soon As Possible: Make Early Retirement A Reality

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Want to retire early? You don’t have to be rich to do it. Here are 5 real ways to make early retirement a reality.

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5 Money Musts I Wish I Knew In College

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Knowing how to manage money properly is a MUST & can either make or break your financial goals. Here are 5 money musts you need to know.

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Why Increasing Your Income Won’t Solve Your Financial Problems

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If increasing your income is a major concern, here’s why it won’t solve all your problems and what you should do instead.

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How I Save 75% Of My After Tax Income Each Month

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The following is guest post from Brian. I’m a nerd for personal finance. Since around the age of 13, I’ve been invested in the stock market. I get excited when a new blog post shows up on The College Investor. And I have more fun receiving a paycheck and distributing the money strategically. When I […]

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How To Setup Your 401(k) On Your First Day Of Work

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This is a guest post by Eric Rosenberg, a full-time freelancer and blogger at Personal Profitability. Eric writes about personal finance and entrepreneurship at InvestmentZen, his own blog, and other sites around the web. Your first day of work is a whirlwind. Meeting new people, getting your employee ID, learning your way around, figuring out […]

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Why Coupling Up Is NOT The Time To Opt Out Of Your Finances

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At a time when young women are making greater educational gains than their male counterparts and closing the gender pay gap, a 2015 survey finds that millennial women are no less likely to rely on their partner than previous generations when it comes to financial decision making. Specifically, just 11% of millennial women in couples […]

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How To Get Started In Trading Stocks

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Robert’s note: We don’t typically discuss trading, because for many of our readers, a long term, ETF-based investment strategy makes sense. However, trading stocks is a path to wealth, and many people have been successful at it (we’ve spoken to Timothy Sykes before). But today’s guest post is great, because it’s thorough, and it acknowledges […]

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