How to Get the Most Out of Networking Opportunities

Networking doesn’t have to be a scary word.

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Debit Card vs. Credit Card: What’s the Difference?

There are key differentiators between the two.

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Earnest Student Loans: The Next Chapter of Education Financing

Introducing, Earnest Student Loans

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‘What Should I Do With My Tax Return?’ 8 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely

If you didn’t already have your tax refund earmarked for something, here are a few options to consider.

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What Should You Look for on a Campus Tour?

Campus tours are only as good as you make them.

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3 Simple Ways to Measure Your Financial Health

Quick and easy measures of your financial health

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Making Loan Payments While Your Student is in School: How Much Could Your Family Save?

Making small monthly payments while your student is in school could save you big in interest payments.

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Why Student Loan Exit Counseling is Important for Recent Grads

You might not remember entrance counseling from when you started school. That is why all federal loan holders also go through exit counseling.

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8 Ways to Keep Your Personal Finance New Year’s Resolutions

Developing new, consistent habits will set you up for long-term success.

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Erica Gellerman Wants to Change How We Talk About Money

Gellerman started The Worth Project to provide a new way to think about financial planning.

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Would You Move for Student Loan Assistance?

Some states are expanding and debuting student loan forgiveness programs to soften the economic blow, and incentivize new grads to set up roots.

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Why Student Loan Entrance Counseling is Important

The last box to check to receive your federal student loan is also a strong financial education tool.

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7 Things to Do After Getting Your Acceptance Letter

Here’s a handy checklist for you to follow once the letters start coming in.

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6 Tips for Spring Break on a Limited Budget

It isn’t much of a vacation if you are stressing out about how to pay for it.

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Student Loan Repayment Programs: “Ask About It At Work”

Help to repay student loans is a benefit many people, especially recent college graduates, say they desire even more than paid time off.

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How to Write a Compelling Scholarship Essay in 6 Steps

Practice makes perfect, and your first draft is never your best draft.

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Should You Hire a CPA or DIY This Tax Season?

Whether you decide to DIY or hire a professional, make sure you have your taxes filed on time.

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7 Ways to Celebrate Your Freedom from Student Loan Debt

This article is by Kassondra Cloos, an Earnest client and freelance journalist. In the months leading up to my official payoff of $46,000 of student loan debt (including interest), I spent a lot of time daydreaming about how to mark this milestone. After years of pinching pennies and saying no to spending of all kinds, […]

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5 Benefits of Choosing a Community College Over a University

Starting at a community college and later transferring to a four-year school can be a great way to save on your degree.     

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What I Learned When I Filed Taxes from My Side Gig

Your side hustle gets a lot more real when you have to declare taxes on your income.

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