College Student Car Insurance – Tips on Getting the Best Rates for Students
August 14, 2008
Being young comes at a premium price when it comes to auto insurance. Insurance companies view young people under 25 as a high risk for making claims. It’s not that they hate you. They have factual statistics to back it up. Teenage and college aged individuals are the most likely age [...]
5 Inexpensive Ways To Have Fun In College
August 13, 2008
College was not too long ago for me, and there are times when I wish I could get those days back. The friends you meet, the experiences, the football games, and staying up all night are great memories that I’ll never forget. I never had much money in college. My parents didn’t [...]
Extra Money for College Students – 31 Ways You Can Make Money In College
August 13, 2008
Being in college is often synonymous with being flat broke – but it doesn’t have to be! Here are 31 anyone-can-do-it plans to help you make extra money in college:
Get a job – There are plenty of places on, or near your campus that will hire college students. Because they regularly work with students you [...]
Best Checking Accounts For College Students
August 12, 2008
The best checking accounts for college students are those with no fees, no minimum balance, online banking, and good interest rates. If you’re leaving for college soon and you don’t have a checking account opened up, you should start thinking about it now. You’ll definitely need a place to stash the little cash that [...]
College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget
August 12, 2008
If you’re facing the challenge of decorating your dorm room on a shoestring budget, then here are some ideas that might help.
Get things for free if you can – If you need a coffee pot, a bookcase, or some plastic storage bins, ask your friends and family for them first. You may be surprised by [...]
College Student Money Guide – Financial Tips for Student Success
August 11, 2008
Beware College Debt!This college student money guide is a collection of financial tips and advice to help college students get a degree, have fun, and not leave college in massive debt. As many of you can probably attest, getting the degree and enjoying the college experience tend to be the main goals of many college [...]
How I Stopped The Debt Cycle In My Life
July 15, 2008
Writer Auditions – Author Erik Folgate – Offer Your Feedback
It was March of 2002, and my mother was dropping me off at our local community college. It was that point that I realized my life had come to a low point. I had no car, no job, and I was in a ton [...]
Gift Ideas for College Grads for a Financial Headstart
June 3, 2008
What gift should you get for a college graduate? Cash is always the easiest and probably the most coveted present for recent graduates. The problem, as I remember it, is that cash is a hard thing to hold onto once you’re out of school and thrust int the job hunt or working world.
Here are a [...]
Best Credit Cards for New College Graduates & Young Professionals
May 14, 2008
The best credit card for you will likely change along with your financial circumstances. As you graduate from college and get a job, you’ll want to do a review of your finances and your current credit cards to make sure you’re taking advantage of the benefits your new salary might bring.
Many people unfortunately rely heavily on credit [...]
Money Tips for New College Graduates – Spending, Saving, & Budgeting Advice
May 10, 2008
What college student do you know that isn’t cheap? When you’re in school every penny counts and you learn to manage your money on a very tight budget. Saving money simply becomes second nature to you. I was so cheap in college I used to:
-Wear every last piece of clothing to delay paying for the laundry [...]
