College Student Money Tips – Managing Your Money on Campus
August 26, 2008
One of the biggest challenges of getting a college degree is coming up with the money to pay for your education. Everyone’s biggest concern is typically how to pay for tution but the money issues definitely don’t end there. Once you’ve figured out how to afford the college bill you’re still faced with room and […]
Best Credit Cards for College Students – Charge Wisely & Build Your Credit History
August 20, 2008
A review of the best credit cards for college students can have two very different outcomes depending on whether the student is responsible enough with money to pay off the bill when they sign up for a credit card. Who Should Have a Student Card?For students that will carry a balance, the best credit card […]
Budgeting & Money Management Tools for College Students
August 17, 2008
For many of us college is our first experience with managing our finances completely on our own – and it can be difficult to keep everything straight. There are several cheap and easy ways to manage your money effectively without spending a lot of time on it. Here are some tools and tactics for managing […]
College Student Gadget Guide – Top 5 Most Affordable Gadgets For Students
August 15, 2008
Young people love their gadgets. I love gadgets. The problem is that they come at a premium price, and I don’t like paying a lot of money for electronics. Parents only have so much money to buy gadgets for their kids, and college students never have any money. So, I put together a list of […]
Student Health Insurance – Finding the Best Health Insurance Rates for College Students
August 15, 2008
Comparing student health insurance rates is not top of the list for most college students when preparing to leave for school. Seeing as how nearly one third of all college age Americans are uninsured, it’s obvious that it can be hard for students to pay for books/tuition plus come up with some money for health […]
College Student Savings – How to Get the most out of Student Discounts
August 14, 2008
If you’re a college student there are a wide variety of discounts available to you every day. You can use them to save money on books, computers, haircuts, pizza, airfare, and everything in between. Here are a few ways to make the most out of your student discounts: 1) Always ask for a student discount […]
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 group to get into […]
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 give me a […]
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 […]
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 […]
