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Different Ways to Pay Off Student Loans

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James Hendrickson / December 21st, 2015 / 1 Comment

Are you struggling to pay off your student loans? It’s one of the financial obstacles of most millennials that prevents them from investing independently, or with a financial adviser. The burden of college loans weigh down graduates and it prevents them from seizing new financial opportunities until all debt is cleared. So how can you get out from under that debt quickly? Here are several ways that...

Creative Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans

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Jill / April 3rd, 2015 / 2 Comments

Ahh, student loans. If you have them, you’re not alone—40 million other Americans are shouldering an average of $28,400 in student loan debt. But like any debt, too much isn’t a good thing, so paying them off as soon as possible is a worthy goal. Most of us know that the key to paying off any debt faster is to always, always, always pay more than the minimum amount. Any amount over...

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Updates: July 28 – Aug 3

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Brian / August 3rd, 2013 / 7 Comments

During the Summer of 2005, I decided to spend four months living and working in Europe. I was between terms at University and it seemed like a fun time for an adventure. I also wanted to put into practice all those years of French that Canadian schools make you take, so I packed up and headed off to Paris, France. I worked at a gelato store for three months and traveled for one month.While I was...

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Updates: June 1 – 8

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Brian / June 8th, 2013 / 5 Comments

Another week and 32 wines later and I’m in the midst of studying (cramming?) for my wine exam tomorrow. But first, I’ve got to get through a day and half more class! It’s been long enough since I’ve been in school that I’ve somewhat forgotten what it feels like to study every day. I have certainly needed to study! While the concepts are not difficult, there is a lot of...

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