Preventing College Student Identity Theft
August 25, 2009
Identity theft probably isn’t the primary concern of most college students heading off to school this fall, however, college campuses can be big targets of identity theft. With so many people living together in such close quarters it can be a hot spot for thieves and dishonest students to take advantage of other unsuspecting students. […]
College Student Jobs You Can Work From Your Dorm Room
August 20, 2009
College students around the country will soon be traveling back to their respective colleges and universities, and many of them will have fatter wallets from summer jobs and internships. However, that money won’t last long when the price of textbooks, school supplies, and tailgate parties starts to take its toll. One of the toughest things […]
Affordable Apartments for College Graduates
June 3, 2009
Once you graduate from college, finding an affordable apartment that suits your financial needs and budget is essential to properly starting off your working life. Finding the right apartment can be a daunting task, so here are some tips to help you pick the right apartment to fit your budget. Calculate Your Rent Budget Generally, one-fourth […]
Renters Insurance for College Graduates
June 2, 2009
Renter’s insurance may seem like an unnecessary cost when money is tight and you’re working to pay off your college bills. However, if you can get a few renters insurance quotes online you’ll see that the insurance isn’t that expensive and can provide you with some much needed protection. Do You Need Renters Insurance? As […]
Credit Card Tips for College Graduates
June 1, 2009
Applying for and using a credit card during college can help you to start building your credit history. Managing your use of the credit card and making the payments are two keys to building a good credit history that will benefit you in the future. Of course, a credit card is just the beginning when building […]
Credit Scores for College Graduates
May 25, 2009
Your credit score when you graduate from college is largely based on decisions you made while in school. Those choices and your resulting credit history may impact some of the first things you do after graduation such as renting an apartment or buying a car. We’ll take a look at some of the things that may […]
Three Big Financial Decisions for College Graduates
May 24, 2009
Recent college graduates have some important money choices they have to make soon after graduation. Some articles in the New York Times and on MSN Money Central take a look at a few of these big financial decisions. Buy a Home vs Rent an Apartment The subject of the New York Times article, Madison Nipp, […]
Emergency Funds for College Graduates
May 23, 2009
Emergency funds are for old married people, not recent college graduates, right? Just scraping by financially is an art form perfected by many college students. Creative ways to earn extra money in college and spend as little as possible helped you make it through school. Now that you’re leaving college and looking for a job it’s time to start […]
College Graduate Jobs and Money Tips
May 9, 2009
Jobs for college graduates are hard to come by so here’s a list of money tips for recent college graduates to help them manage their finances while they’re looking for their first job with no money coming in. College Graduation Gifts Friends and family will likely be looking for college graduation gift ideas to help […]
The Best Colleges for Your Money
December 24, 2008
The best college for your money obviously depends on what you’re looking for in a school; but whether your college search is for you or your kid, the best college for your money often boils down to a basic cost/benefit analysis. College Cost / Benefit Analysis Free Money Finance has a great cost/benefit analysis for […]
