Posts by Julissa Treviño

Julissa Treviño is a writer and journalist based in Texas. Her work has appeared in BBC Future, CityLab, Columbia Journalism Review, The Dallas Morning News, Racked, Teen Vogue and other publications. She enjoys traveling, playing with makeup, biking and trying new food. Follow her @JulissaTrevino.
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The guidelines for repaying student loan debt are often difficult to understand. The information you get from the internet and even your lender can often seem vague and hypothetical, yet you need to what to do in your specific situation. Particularly when it comes to student loan forgiveness, there are many rules and eligibility requirements that are confusing to navigate. 

So it's no surprise borrowers look for information anywhere they can. One place that may come as a surprise as a goldmine for information about student loan forgiveness is Reddit, an internet forum with hundreds of thousands of "subreddits" dedicated to specific topics, including advice from the experts.

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Have you had a nagging feeling at work or school that you're a complete fraud — that, despite your achievements or accomplishments, you're not actually qualified or talented? You're not alone. Many high achievers feel the same way. 

Unfortunately, it isn't just an annoying feeling making us doubt ourselves — it has far-reaching implications. Impostor syndrome, as it's known, could be impacting your career and your earning potential.

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Can you relate to the woman in this video, who is still sitting on her dorm room couch at 26? I can. 

Until last year, nearly every piece of furniture and decor I owned was secondhand — bought at thrift stores, garage sales and Craigslist, or inherited from family members and friends.

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If you're looking to up get a better handle on your finances, you might have come across the envelope budgeting system. However,  one major drawback is that it requires you to use cash. (Hi. Does anyone carry cash anymore?)
 
Fortunately there are more tech-forward options that work the same way if you've moved beyond paper. 
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It's easy to see why people want a side hustle: Extra income means paying off your student loans, your credit card debt,and boosting your savings. But side hustles are not the easiest thing in the world to manage.

When I decided to start freelance writing on nights and weekends while I was still working full-time, I knew that I could take on the long hours and the task of juggling multiple projects. But what was less clear was how I would even get work to begin with. 

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If you're a recent dental school graduate, you probably don't need us to tell you that dentists' student loan debt rivals that of doctors and lawyers.

According to American Dental Education Association (ADA), dental school graduates with student loan debt have an average of $287,331 to repay, and more than 30% of indebted graduates' loans amount to more than $300,000.

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