With tuition fees consistently rising, it is becoming increasingly difficult for young people to get a college education. While there are college grants and scholarships, the level of competition for these places is insane; getting a student loan is also not an easy job. The Spiralling Cost of Tuition According to the College Board Report,...
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Life-long Friends Start in College
When you go to college, you will probably not know anyone. You will have a roommate but you want to meet new people so that you can have someone to hang out with during the weekends or even have a study buddy. Meeting new people may seem scary at first but there are many ways...
Five Tips for Avoiding Consumer Debt in College
Although some people can fund college entirely with their own money and grants, most people graduate with at least a little student debt. Paying off student loans can take years and set you back financially when you enter the workforce. You don’t want to compound the problem by adding consumer debt to the mix. Credit...
Three Things About My Finances I Wish I Could Tell My College Self
As we move through life, we sometimes find ourselves thinking about what we would have done differently if given the chance to do it all over again. One area that I find I think about most is finances. Although little can be done today about the what-ifs of yesterday, if I had the opportunity to...