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"Paying Student Loans or Bust!"
Finally, I am finished with college and faced with the reality of paying student loans. I spent the last 10 years in college and had to take out student loans.
I am from a working class family so I didn't have any help from my parents. I was always told to attend college and I will be able to find a good job. But, I found out it wasn't as simple as just getting a degree and obtaining a professional, well paying career. I realized that having a college degree wasn't enough to obtain a professional level job in our society.
It seems that most employers are looking for people that have experience in the field and a degree is not considered experience. I thought that a degree would count for experience but that's not always the case. I know a lot of college graduates are being passed over for more experience employees. I think the advantage of having a college degree will help you to get into entry level positions at some companies.
Also, I think it's important to network with people in your career of choice. I am a big advocate for education so I don't regret spending money to attend college.
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I am from a working class family so I didn't have any help from my parents. I was always told to attend college and I will be able to find a good job. But, I found out it wasn't as simple as just getting a degree and obtaining a professional, well paying career. I realized that having a college degree wasn't enough to obtain a professional level job in our society.
It seems that most employers are looking for people that have experience in the field and a degree is not considered experience. I thought that a degree would count for experience but that's not always the case. I know a lot of college graduates are being passed over for more experience employees. I think the advantage of having a college degree will help you to get into entry level positions at some companies.
Also, I think it's important to network with people in your career of choice. I am a big advocate for education so I don't regret spending money to attend college.
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TheCareerCollegeStudent.com for More details!
How does paying student loans affect you?
The debt of student loans has a major affect on your lifestyle. It will affect the type of house, car, and any other luxuries that you want to purchase.
Recently, I purchased a house and I felt that my student loans affected the type of house that I could afford. I think the purchase of the house made me realized how much I needed to get my student loans paid.
It was like a slap of reality to realize how much of my income goes towards student loans. I don't want to be dealing with student loan debt for the next 30 years.
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Recently, I purchased a house and I felt that my student loans affected the type of house that I could afford. I think the purchase of the house made me realized how much I needed to get my student loans paid.
It was like a slap of reality to realize how much of my income goes towards student loans. I don't want to be dealing with student loan debt for the next 30 years.
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2 Tips That I Will Not Be Using To Help With Paying Student Loans
I have read books and talked to others about different ways to make extra money to pay student loans. Some of the suggestions were very helpful and others didn't fit with my lifestyle.
1. Get a roommate
2. Get a second job at the local grocery store.
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1. Get a roommate
2. Get a second job at the local grocery store.
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Great Resources to Help With Paying Student Loans
These are great resources that you can use for any type of debt and covers cleaning up your credit.
The Money Coach's Guide to Your First Million: 7 Smart Habits to Building the Wealth of Your Dreams
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/17/2009) 
Zero Debt for College Grads: From Student Loans to Financial Freedom
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 12/17/2009)
Become Totally Debt-Free in Five Years or Less
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
Amazon Price: $14.61 (as of 12/17/2009)
My Plan for Paying Off Student Loans
I spent a lot of time on the internet and reading books trying to find ways to make extra money. Also, I heard a lot of success stories of people using the internet to help with paying debt.I decided that I needed to take action so that I could put more money towards my student loan debt.
I purchased One Week Marketing which is an ebook about internet marketing. One Week Marketing teaches you how to make small websites and blogs that will generate an income within a week.
I am using this ebook to help me with making extra money to help with paying student loans. Also, I will be using other methods to generate income.
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If you would like know more about my debt free journey or how to make extra money then, Visit The Career College Student for more information
I purchased One Week Marketing which is an ebook about internet marketing. One Week Marketing teaches you how to make small websites and blogs that will generate an income within a week.
I am using this ebook to help me with making extra money to help with paying student loans. Also, I will be using other methods to generate income.
Buy at AllPosters.com
If you would like know more about my debt free journey or how to make extra money then, Visit The Career College Student for more information
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- poutine poutine Nov 18, 2009 @ 12:26 pm
- It's too bad you don't want to use this advice "Get a roommate" as this one tip that has helped my son the most for paying off his student loans.
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- Elizabeth26 Elizabeth26 Dec 30, 2008 @ 3:16 pm | in reply to mulberry
- Thanks! Yeah, I know some people that are having a hard time with student loans.
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- mulberry mulberry Dec 29, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
- Good luck! I knew people in their mid-thirties who hadn't paid off their student loans. Bad idea in my opinion.
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- Elizabeth26 Elizabeth26 Oct 26, 2008 @ 4:16 pm | in reply to paperfacets
- Thanks!
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- paperfacets paperfacets Oct 26, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
- It sounds that you are doing something right. Congratulations on your new purchase and good luck with your loan goal. Welcome to Squidoo.
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