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I'm a skilled freelance writer, copywriter and editor, Money editor at Benzinga and founder of collegemoneytips.com. My work has been featured on MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, Benzinga, The Journal of College Admission and more. I write guest posts for various websites and I have experience in all areas of publishing, from ghostwriting to writing SEO-driven copy for websites.

I enjoy writing fresh, interesting copy with a touch of humor. My favorite subjects to write about are travel, personal fin…

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5 Money Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Retire This Decade

5 Money Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Retire This Decade

Your odometer just rolled over to another decade and things are looking up - because retirement is on the hor…

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5 Vacation Home Questions To Ask Yourself In 2020

5 Vacation Home Questions To Ask Yourself In 2020

You might have decided you'd like to enjoy life by the pool, lake or mountainside - or wherever a vacation ho…

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How College Students Iron The Wrinkles In The Cannabis Industry

How College Students Iron The Wrinkles In The Cannabis Industry

8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. College students have cultivated th…

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11 Expected (and Unexpected) Ways You'll Save Money as an Empty Nester

11 Expected (and Unexpected) Ways You'll Save Money as an Empty Nester

Parents of a child born in 2015 could spend $233,610 for food, shelter and other necessities to raise a child…

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Making History: Private Iowa College Attempts To Change Higher Education Pricing Landscape

Making History: Private Iowa College Attempts To Change Higher Education Pricing Landscape

Venture into the middle of the Iowa prairie and you'll find a private college that may swiftly shift the deba…

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17 Ideas To Start A Successful Side Hustle In 2019

17 Ideas To Start A Successful Side Hustle In 2019

A side hustle may not be synonymous with the old-fashioned "side job," like slinging burgers at Applebee's on…

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RealEsaLetter.com vs Pettable - Which one offers Better Value and Legal Coverage?

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When it comes to getting a valid ESA letter , the online space is crowded with providers claiming to offer fast approvals and guaranteed legal protection. Among them, Pettable and RealESALetter.com are two of the most recognized names --- but which one truly provides better value, trust, and legal coverage for pet owners?
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Do Student Loans Help Build Credit?

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| SoFi Learn
By Melissa Brock. January 13, 2025 · 8 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. Student loans can play a significant role in building credit when managed responsibly. These loans are considered installment debt, and making on-time payments contributes positively to your payment history, a key factor in credit scores. However, missed payments or defaulting can harm your credit.
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How to Pay Off $100K in Student Loans

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| SoFi Learn
By Melissa Brock. October 17, 2024 · 9 minute read We’re here to help! First and foremost, SoFi Learn strives to be a beneficial resource to you as you navigate your financial journey. We develop content that covers a variety of financial topics. Sometimes, that content may include information about products, features, or services that SoFi does not provide.
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