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 […]

College Students Paying for Travel, Not Mooching Off Parents

When I was in college and my mom asked what I wanted for my birthday, I always answered, “A vacation please!” Let’s face it, with an $8/hour (very) part-time job and unpaid internships, I could hardly afford to pay for my my own getaways. Of course, I never demanded to stay in five-star hotels in […]

Coping With Rising College Costs

As college tuition costs continue to rise and the economy continues to falter, it’s becoming more and more difficult for students to afford a college education.
Even after accounting for tuition, undergrads have to grapple with dozens of college-related expenses, from room and board to transportation to, you know, having fun. Trying to find ways […]