Money advice tailored for students. Learn how to budget, manage student loans, build credit early, and save on college costs. Start your financial journey strong with tools and tips for young adults and college students.
Understanding these challenges and making the most out of your student credit card can set you on the right financial path for the future. The Basics of Student Credit Cards Before diving into the specific… Maximizing Benefits from Your Student Credit Card
From a student perspective, taking a car to college sounds like a great idea. Many parents, however, take a different stance. It doesn’t matter if you are a student or parent, there are things to… Things to Consider Before Taking a Car to College
Unless you are an outlier, most people do not have a lot of money in college. It is imperative to find ways to save money in college. Also, for most college students, this is the… Ways to Save Money in College
The start of the school year is just around the corner. Here are some strategies to help you save money on back to school shopping this year. Start by rounding up all of the… How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
If you need to borrow for your college or post college expenses, you should know what borrowing options are available to you. Generally there are two major sources of student loans. Federal and private loans… Types of Student Loan Debt
If you are in yours 20s (lucky you!), you have an amazing opportunity to build a solid financial foundation that will serve you well for the rest of your life. You also have a huge… Smart Money Moves to Make in Your 20s
There is an issue I think needs to be addressed in public high schools. While the core classes like algebra, geometry, and English are critical, these schools are putting enough focus on everyday skills like… Personal Finance for High School Students
Student debt has officially gotten out of control. I was reading some interesting articles this weekend on student debt and I thought I would share some of the highlights. I am also not providing any… Student Debt in 2018
As I discussed last month, a 529 plan is a great way to save for your children’s future. However, many people may not know what a 529 plan is and what kind of benefits it… What is a 529 plan
This shocked me, but I read an article that stated there are over than 44 million borrowers who owe more than $1.4 trillion in student loan debt! That amounts to over $31,800 per person, which… Tips and Tricks to Help you Pay Off your Student Loans Faster