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.
I wanted to provide everyone an update on my progress on paying off my student loans. This not only helps me keep track of my progress, but I hope it provide others in my situation an example as well as some helpful tips. I am officially one year in, and I have paid $17,400 towards … Read more
I just discussed the benefits of student loans since student loan debt has been in the media so much lately. As I do believe there is a real problem that is occurring, I wrote about some obvious advantages of student loans that help aspiring students. Now I am going to discuss several disadvantages of student … Read more
Student loans and student loan debt has been in the media quite a bit recently, especially with how much student loan debt has increased over the years. Some of the criticisms are accurate, and a real problem may be arising. Yet I wanted to write some obvious advantages of student loans, and for certain situations, … Read more
I have student loans. I am just like millions of other young Americans who have to pay back student loans because I wanted to get a better education, and I wanted to get an advanced degree. There isn’t necessarily anything wrong with that, but issues come up when people talk about having to pay them … Read more
Everyone who has student loans wants to pay them off and wants them to go away. There are many ways to help you pay back your student loans faster. If you make your student loans a priority, it will be easier to pay them off. Below are 5 ways to help you pay them back … Read more
It can be really difficult to know what to do when student loans don’t cover your full tuition. This can leave you in a very difficult position, especially if you don’t have parents that can help you out. You have a few different options if you find yourself in this situation. You should initially try … Read more
As a college student, there’s no better feeling than putting the first semester of the school year in the past. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying your winter break, it goes without saying that the second semester will arrive sooner rather than later. Are you financially prepared for everything the second half of the year … Read more
Choosing your first credit card as a student can be confusing. With little or no previous credit card knowledge or experience, it’s easy to pick the wrong credit card. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong credit card can lead to serious credit problems that affect your life for years to come. Here are some of the most … Read more
Student loan debt has grown steadily over the last several years, with the total amount of outstanding debt topping $1.3 trillion according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Many borrowers owe more than $50,000 and some even owe more than $100,000. Dealing with student loan debt can feel overwhelming, but … Read more
A student credit card provides the opportunity to learn financial independence, while also taking advantage of a variety of benefits. Before you apply for one of these, before you have this discussion with your college age student, it’s important to learn more about the many advantages. Here are a few things to consider: • Financial … Read more
