Save Money Today on Your Student Loans
If you've been diligently paying your student loans all year, you’ll want to take advantage of the student loan interest tax deduction.
This allows you to deduct the interest you’ve paid on your student loans up to $2,500. By claiming this deduction, you’re lowering the amount of income the government can tax.
Did you know that more than half of millennials have asked for a bump in pay in the last two years? But that’s not all: nearly 80% of those who asked were told yes, according to a recent report from NBC News.
After reading this, you might have the urge to march into work tomorrow and ask for more money. Good for you. But before you do, let's get you in the right mindset.
Let me guess: it’s 3:49 in the morning, and you’re awake and stressing out about your student loans again. If that’s what’s going on right now, we gotcha.
Sometimes you just need to take a deep breath, realize things aren’t as bad as your jerk brain is telling you they are, and read a few articles online that make you feel better. Here are 10 things to read if you’re freaking about your student loans right this minute.
Did anyone else have the typical delusions about adult life after graduation?
Like, the dream where you’ll have traveled around the world by the age of 29, have a downtown loft full of natural light, and throw epic parties that involve aerial performers and wine in fancy decanters? All while sporting six-pack abs despite spending zero time at the gym?
Often, whether or not you’re offered a raise has little to do with your job performance. Instead, your compensation may be based on your department’s budget, your manager’s priorities, and (in some cases) whether or not your employer thinks they can keep you doing such a great job for cheap.
The bottom line is this: To get a raise in this non-merit-based world, you’ve got to make the case for it. Here’s a deep dive into how.
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