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20 Best Side Hustles of 2026: Ranked by Earnings, Flexibility, and Growth

There are a lot of ways to make extra money online and offline, but what are the best side hustles to make it happen? We break it down.

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Lawsuit Demands Proof Education Dept. Delivered $23 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness

PPSL sued the Education Dept. over 15 ignored FOIA requests seeking proof it delivered $23 billion in promised group discharges to 1.5 million borrowers.

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Farther Review: Modern Wealth Management With Human Advisors

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Nearly 46,000 Borrowers Applied For The New RAP Student Loan Plan On Day One

Nearly 46,000 borrowers applied for the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) on its July 1 launch day, according to Under Secretary Nicholas Kent.

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Why Consolidating Your Student Loans in 2026 Can Set You Back

Federal student loan consolidation no longer pays off for most borrowers in 2026 — it resets forgiveness progress. The one job it still does: escaping default.

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SAVE Plan Borrowers Now Getting 90-Day Notices: What They Say And What To Do

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Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 1, 2026: Up to 4.15%

Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for July 1, 2026.

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DOJ Sues Massachusetts And Rhode Island Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students

DOJ sues Massachusetts and Rhode Island over in-state tuition for undocumented students, bringing its total to 12 states in this legal campaign

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10 Best Private Student Loan Lenders For College

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How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)

New Greek members at the University of Alabama, the largest U.S. Greek campus, can expect the cost to rush about $8,400 for their first year, not including tuition and housing.

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A dynamic infographic illustration titled "The College Investor: Best Side Hustles" features a stylized figure of a man in a black shirt on the lower center, gesturing with an open hand towards a list of icons on a light blue panel on the right. The background is a mix of white and light blue, adorned with scattered light blue polka dots and minimalist black line art shapes like plus signs and triangles. The man's gesture highlights three black icons arranged vertically: a funnel, a camera, and a chef's hat, each accompanied by five blue stars, suggesting high ratings for these side hustle categories. This visual aims to help readers identify worthwhile side hustles with high earning potential, good scheduling flexibility, and growth opportunities, tying into the article's focus on effective ways to earn extra money to achieve financial goals like paying off student loans or saving for retirement.

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