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Books to Briefcase Infographic for College Grads
Graduation season is upon us which means scores of grads across the country will be entering the workforce. This Books to Briefcase Infographic offers tips to help these young professionals make the transition from classroom to boardroom as they move toward financial independence.
Online College Stores Charge 35% More for Laptops
Buying your laptop on campus can cost you more than your typical back-to-school sale. To save money, compare prices and look for deals outside your campus. Campus bookstores are renowned for their price gouging, but it turns out textbooks aren’t the only items they sell at a premium. We looked at the online bookstores of six […]
The Good News About College Costs
By Elizabeth Fishel and Jeffrey Arnett (Next Avenue Contributors) “College costs rise again” is a headline we’ve all seen on a regular basis over the past couple of decades. “A residential four-year degree can set you back as much as $60,000 a year,” warns The Economist in a recent issue. These types of declarations are […]
Yale, Harvard, and Other Colleges to Court More Low-income Students
By Blake Ellis Yale, Harvard and some of the nation’s other most expensive and prestigious colleges are unveiling plans to boost enrollments of low-income students. At a White House summit on college costs Thursday, President Obama announced that 100 colleges and universities plan to either accept more low-income students, provide more assistance to ensure these […]
4 Reasons to Plan Your Child’s College Funding Wisely
By Ginny Grimsley Avoiding the Debt Trap Can Be Just as Important as Getting a Degree, Says Financial Specialist Generation after generation, parents have taught their children to prepare for college now, which often means in elementary school or even earlier. These days, financial experts like John McDonough are giving parents the same advice. “Can […]
4 Things Parents Should Know Before Paying for College
By John McDonough Financial Specialist Shares Ways to Help Your Child While Protecting Your Retirement From $20,000 to $65,000 a year – that’s the tuition cost for one year of college, says John McDonough, a money expert who helps retirees and parents plan for their families’ futures. “For the 2012–2013 academic year, the average cost […]
The Gift of Smart Money Management this Holiday Season
A recent Rand poll showed more teens are saving for clothes than for college! This is an ideal time to embrace the holiday spirit and set kids on the path for college success, workforce readiness and financial security. Though holiday deals may still be plentiful, Junior Achievement (JA) is encouraging other forms of giving this […]
The 5 C’s of Saving Money While Your Child’s in College
Believe it or not, parents can actually SAVE money with their kids heading back to school. Crazy, right? Aside from paying for tuition and rent, the average household can cut down on their monthly costs by at least $500 a month while their child is away at college. Half a thousand dollars a month adds […]
Back to School Preparations for Students of All Ages
Summer went by like a blink of an eye – guess time really does fly when you’re having fun! But now, it’s time to get in the back-to-school mindset. The financial experts at Miss Money Bee stress the importance of education. We’re making sure that every student – from elementary students to college students- have […]
In College, Make Sure You Get the Credit You Deserve!
For many young adults college is a time for studying, trying new experiences, and finding out what kind of career they would like to pursue. It is also a good time for them to start their financial and credit profile. Few college students will think about their credit scores while they are in school, however, […]
Experts Warn College Kids Against Excessive Credit Card Use
8 Money Must-Knows for College Freshmen
With back-to-school shopping season in full swing, kids are gearing up to go away to college and start a new way of life with new friends, new hobbies, new classes, and teachers. But there is one more responsibility that 18-year-old college freshman need to prepare for: managing their money on their own. Living independent from […]
Get through college without drowning in debt
Between paying for tuition and having enough gas money to visit home once in a while, college is a definitely a struggle. But it just got more difficult. The state of Florida is allowing its 11 public universities to hike a 15 percent increase on tuition this fall. Across the nation, the University of California […]