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College Budgeting

Budgeting in College – Why It Doesn’t Have to Suck (Part 2)

Let’s continue our discussion on how best to budget for college. Reducing costs is one of the best ways to stay within budget.

College Budgeting

Budgeting in College – Why It Doesn’t Have to Suck (Part 1)

Chances are if you are reading this article, you are either running a fine toothed comb through your wallet for threads of cash or are just looking for ways to avoid being in that state.

Personal Advice

Money Challenges and the College Student

If you are a college student, then you are familiar with the financial challenges experienced by most collegians.

Campus News

College Savings Plans by the Numbers

You’ve been socking away money for years to cover your son’s or daughter’s college education. Or perhaps you have several children and have been amassing a small college savings plan for each one.

Finance

How to Manage College Living Expenses

Once you pay your tuition, fees, room & board, and purchase or rent your textbooks, you may have precious little money left to live on.

Personal Advice

9 Ways to Save Money in College

College is expensive and those costs may keep you from academic pursuits. In many fields a degree is required, but attaining the higher education dream may seem beyond your reach.

Personal Advice

Are Credit Cards a Trap for College Students?

You’ve heard the warning: credit cards for college students are a bad idea. Well, there is some truth to that statement. Especially when credit is easily dispensed, overused, and not properly managed.

College Budgeting

Tax Breaks and the College Student

College students and their families should know that there are certain tax breaks available to them. With college costing more now than ever before, any sort of tax assistance can help keep these costs under control.

Finance

I Cannot Afford College!

Tweet Fortunately, college is not as expensive as you may think and there are a number of ways for you to afford your higher education without going deeply into debt.

Personal Advice

Teaching Your College Child About Credit

Tweet By Kirby Cranson It is true that college opens up a world of new places and experiences — great restaurants, concert venues, new places to shop and people to

College Budgeting

Best Ways to Save Money During College

Tweet By Joe Keefe College is a time when many people go into serious debt. The cost of an education combined with the lack of time to earn an income

Personal Advice

Seven Quality Furnishings for the Frugal Student

Tweet By Caroline Smith It can be hard for college students on a budget to maintain their own identity while living in a rented space. Turning that boring, drab furniture