Posts Tagged ‘College’

Consumerism Commentary Guest Post: Be the big Saver on campus.

don't spend more money than you have . Before you spend, think about the source of your money. Is it coming from an allowance, a job or decreasing savings? Draw up a budget to manage your cash flow. Budgets aren't that exciting, but
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Co-ed’s bank account: Is it ready for college?

Your little Saver may be ready for college, but what would happen if they arrived only to find no access to cash? A pizza craving could hit at 2 a.m., but you won’t be around to pay the delivery
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It costs a small fortune, but college is soooo worth it.

Seems like only yesterday that your pride and joy was off to pre-school, right? No matter how long it’s been (or how nostalgic you’re feeling), there’s nothing comforting about the fact that college is close behind and gaining fast.
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A diploma & a paycheck. What next?

Four years of Ramen noodles and hitting up the ‘rents for moolah makes that first post-graduate paycheck look pretty sweet. So, what do you do with it? Buy a round for your friends at the bar? Take a trip
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Instant credit can be a lingering headache for college students.

It’s almost a rite of passage for college students to snag a credit card (or 3) before graduation. Credit card companies set up shop on campus with t-shirts, DVDs and other “free” booty that can be hard to
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Mom & Dad…teach me to save, please.

Would it surprise you to learn that many college students are collecting more debt than knowledge in their undergrad years? Worse yet, it’s spilling into their adult lives. The Wallet explores the reasons behind this trend. Maxed-out cards,
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