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Benefits Of Networking For Professional Growth


"Networking" is a widely used term by professionals and entrepreneurs at various levels. It usually means connecting and socializing with new people from your industry or others that could influence your industry's ecosystem. The factor that differentiates it from social networking is the ...

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28.02.24 08:52 PM - Comment(s)
Is Student Debt A Modern Day Challenge for Women?


While many American students continue to fight the uphill battle of the Student Debt Crisis, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) states that women hold two-thirds of U.S. student loan debt, just under $1 Trillion. 


Through centuries, women have displayed the courage to overcome c...

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28.02.24 08:52 PM - Comment(s)
What is an Income Share Agreement?
What is an Income Share Agreement?

Income Share Agreements, also known as ISAs, are a financing method that was first proposed by Milton Friedman in the 1950s. Friedman proposed the idea as a way of selling personal stock. In this agreement, a person agrees to pay a fixed share of their future income...

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02.09.22 10:27 PM - Comment(s)
Why Is Defynance The Best Option to Eliminate Student Debt


Student loan borrowers have looked to student loan refinancing as a measure to reduce their financial burden. However, refinancing existing student loans with a lower interest rate may lower the financial burden to some degree but it does not eliminate the inherent danger of debt that manifests duri...

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23.06.22 07:54 PM - Comment(s)
How Co-op Programs Add Value To Your College Degree


Finding the funds to obtain higher education is a task. While student loans help you get started with your higher education journey, they put you in debt as soon as you graduate. A co-op program as a part of the degree can help fresh graduates tackle student debt more effectively. ...

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17.06.22 11:15 PM - Comment(s)
Fintech South 2022 - My First Professional Conference


This week, Atlanta witnessed the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, Fintech South 2022. I welcomed the opportunity to attend and represent Defynance as a market analyst with our Founder and CEO Farrukh Siddiqui.


Produced by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Fintec...

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17.06.22 11:15 PM - Comment(s)
How To Get Passive Income Working For You
“If your salary is your only source of income, you’re one step away from poverty.”  - Warren Buffett 


Once you have a secure job in the career of your choice, it is time to start thinking about the future and look for investment opportunities.  You need to do more than just save money;...

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02.06.22 05:23 PM - Comment(s)
How To Fight Job Search-Related Mental Stress

Job searching is still a stressful exercise even with technological advances that are designed to make it simpler and easier. 


Even the brightest candidates with sound qualifications and experience struggle to find jobs that align with their skills and values. From a mental health perspective, t...

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25.05.22 11:02 PM - Comment(s)
Research Your Way Out Of Student Debt


Considering the challenges faced by high school students planning to obtain higher education, it is always advisable to research the student debt landscape as early as possible. In fact, it is never too late to research how to deal with student debt. You should start as early as high school, but als...

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18.05.22 10:54 PM - Comment(s)
How To Avoid Mental Health Issues Despite Student Debt
Obtaining higher education is a common dream shared by many Americans. Little do they realize the roller coaster ride that awaits them.  Not only is no one looking over their shoulder when it comes to studying in college, but most have yet to fully appreciate that college is not free even if th...
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11.05.22 12:55 AM - Comment(s)