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9 Ways For Students To Get Textbooks For Less

When I went back to school a few years ago I expected tuition to be higher, and it was. But I was shocked at how expensive textbooks had become! I quickly realized I had to figure out how to get my textbooks for less! Here are some great ways to save on your textbooks and [...]

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The Best Credit Cards for College Students

by Glen Craig

Some would say that students and credit cards don’t mix well. In many cases that’s correct. It’s quite easy for a student, new to credit cards, to get himself neck-deep in credit card debt (in fact the CARD Act of 2009 has made it harder for credit card companies to market to students under 21). [...]

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The High Price of Professional Degrees on Your Finances

by Melissa

There was a time not so long ago when many parents wanted their children to become lawyers or doctors because of the prestige and high salaries those positions garnered. We still often think of lawyers or doctors being wealthy, but behind the scenes, there can be a dramatically different story. There can be a high [...]

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College Grad? Professionalism is Critical for Landing a Job

by Miranda

There are a number of people lamenting the demise of professionalism, and bemoaning the lack of formality amongst the rising generation. While few hiring managers and employers actually expect a college student to be super formal, many of them would like to see a little more professionalism. If you are about to attempt to enter [...]

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How I Paid Off $25,000 of Debt in 14 Months

by Guest

First of all, if you are in college right now, please do everything in your power to keep your student loans to a minimum! I really wish that I didn’t have to experience the story below. Never having that debt would have been much more delightful, for me anyway. My wife and I had recently [...]

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Clariity – Gifting Financial Goals and Family Oriented Financial Planning – Review

by Glen Craig

The modern family’s life can be so hectic and hurried just trying to get through day by day, that planning for the future can seem like something that is not in reach. A confusing, time consuming topic, some families may not know where to start when they sit down to think about their investments, their [...]

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Is It Worthwhile To Move To Save Costs?

by Melissa

Are you trying to cut costs? Did you have a sudden drop in income? Are you a college student trying to avoid student loans? One of the most common suggestions personal finance authors make is to move to a cheaper location to save costs, but does it really save that much? How long do you [...]

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Do You Know How You Will Pay for College?

by Miranda

Many parents fully expect to pay for (or at least help pay for) their children to attend college. This, however, is becoming an increasingly daunting task. The cost of a college education continues to rise, becoming almost prohibitive. One of the first things to realize as you prepare to pay for your child’s education, or [...]

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Credit CARD Act and Its Affect on College Students

by Glen Craig

According to a 2009 study by Sallie Mae, the average credit card balance for college students was $3,173. Only 15% of college freshman surveyed had a zero balance. Of overall students, 82% carried a balance and had monthly interest charges. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 put new rules in [...]

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Upromise $100,000 College Dream Sweepstakes – and Links

by Glen Craig

From now until August 31st, 2010, Upromise has a sweepstakes going where ten lucky people will each get $10,000! This is part of their 3rd annual $100,000 Upromise College Dream Sweepstakes. In order to enter you need to join Upromise and download their TurboSaver, an online savings reminder tool.

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