Financial Flash-Forward

Ever since I graduated from college, I have been more even more conscious of the way I spend my money. I’ve always been independent as far as my money goes, but I have never consciously thought about rent, grocery budgets, and spending money. It’s really hard trying to balance all of that along with everything else that […]

A Family Affair

The first thing my Dad said when I got my college acceptance letters was, “Congratulations Ashley! Now let’s look into financial aid.” I’m sure my Dad isn’t the only parent who has said that  after finding out their child got into college. Even if they didn’t say it, I’m sure they were thinking it. Most […]

How “For Profit Schools” Can Hurt your Wallet

You’ve probably seen the ads on subways, and every time you try and log in at some job referral site like Monster or Career Builder. The ubiquitous presence of DeVry University and University of Phoenix ads can be nauseating to many of us, and downright money-depleting to others. Promising $-free educations, these colleges still cost a ton […]

Walmart.edu?

Walmart has become a byword for cheap, poor quality, anti-union, local store killer, etc. (see this Unigo review of the University of Arkansas for how it can even be used to demonize an entire university).  Now, however, the store is taking greater steps to improve the lot of their employees by helping to fund an […]

Financial Drain

I was at an event recently and we were talking about the state of education in the United States. One girl raised her hand and commented that, “The United States is the only country I know of that has free education.” I, personally, wanted to know where she was from that she thinks that education […]

Recession Hits Students Hard

I don’t understand finance. I’ve never been good at math, the stock market confuses me and I still cannot understand what i, x, and n have to do with algebra. My good friend Maria is a math and education major and in my opinion she is doubly blessed for even wanting to deal with kids […]

Make Easy Cash, On Your Time

Your schedule is too packed for an internship this semester and your parents still think that $20 a month is ample spending money. Before you open a credit card and rack up debt, consider these money-making options that allow you to set your own schedule:
Tutoring = easy $: Are you a math whiz or […]

Something Is Not Right

So I had to buy books again and when I was on my bookstore’s website, I discovered that I have to buy 12 books: four for philosophy, two for science, three for French, and two for anthropology. I know, bummer, right? Definitely. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from buying books over the years, it’s research, […]

Good News For Parents: Extended tax credit for college

Some parents don’t waste any time putting away money for college tuition. Since the day their child is born, every dollar these moms and dads spend on baby food is matched by a deposit into a savings plan. But the majority of American households don’t even come close to having a lump sum to cover […]

College Shopping: 9 Hot Items for the Ladies

Summer is far from over, but stores are already displaying fall fashions and promotional discounts for back to school. It’s tempting to purchase a million little things for the new school year. I, for one, am a sucker for candle centerpieces and costume jewelry.
Small purchases can add up quick, clutter your living space and […]

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