Student Loan

Over the last several decades, the cost of education has gone up, but wages have remained mostly the same. As students and families have had to take out bigger and bigger loans in order to afford a college education, many struggle to pay them off long after leaving campus. That’s why nearly 45 million Americans […]

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A sharp 70% majority of student loan borrowers say they believe the administration of President Joe Biden will provide some sort of student debt relief that creates a “somewhat” or “very” positive impact, a new Student Loan Hero survey finds. The result is dramatically different from a similar survey we did in January 2017, when […]

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Volunteering in your community has a number of benefits, but one you might not know about is that your service could score you scholarship money for college. If you have a record of good deeds, you could win community service scholarships. 13 community service scholarships Here are some examples of scholarships for volunteering that could […]

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If you’re looking for an active side hustle that will get you moving around your town or city, consider providing delivery services through DoorDash. DoorDash hires people like you to make deliveries on behalf of local restaurants. Depending on your location, you might not need a car to deliver food for DoorDash, but instead can […]

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Are you ready to make more money using your phone? Here are 25 ways your smartphone can help you take your earning power to the next level.

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You might think the coronavirus spread has changed the face of higher education. The safest campus has become a virtual one, making online education an inescapable reality rather than simply an option. At the same time, some students are reconsidering the value of a four-year program compared to other possibilities. This trend has been years […]

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Sometimes a small loan is all you need to cover a big purchase or make it through the month. In these instances, small personal loans under $3,000 can help fill in the gaps. While some banks don’t finance small personal loans, there are some lenders that offer personal loans starting at $1,000. Here’s what you […]

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Note that many student loan lenders and servicers are offering relief options during the coronavirus outbreak, so be sure to also check out our Student Loan Hero Coronavirus Information Center for additional information. *         *         * Discharging student loans through bankruptcy is difficult. You’ll have to prove that repaying them would […]

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If you’re looking for a money-making machine, it might just be sitting in your driveway. Your unused car could turn into passive income, thanks to Turo. Basically the Airbnb of the car rental industry, the Turo app connects guests who need a rental vehicle with hosts who have a spare car to rent. Renting your […]

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TaskRabbit offers the chance to pick up moving jobs, cleaning jobs and all sorts of temporary piecework, with opportunities available in more than 70 major metro areas worldwide. The average pay for a TaskRabbit task in the U.S. is $36 an hour, but upwards of $60 or more is available, depending on the type of […]

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