Budgeting: The 4 Things Every Student Really Needs to Know
Every year, the federal government sets and balances a budget… do you? You may have heard recently about the federal budget changes President Obama has proposed. In terms of financial aid, the big news...
View ArticleStudent to Student: Working Part-time to Earn Spending Money in College
Student to Student is a Q & A series here on College Money Insider where we feature advice and opinion on paying for college, financial aid, and college money management, provided by the great...
View ArticleStudent Loan Terms You Should Know
Because a student loan is such a big financial commitment, it’s good for you to know as much as you can about any loans that you take out. We know that financial terms can be confusing, so we put...
View Article4 College Expenses to Consider Cutting Back Next Year
Tuition may be rising at a number of colleges, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of your college expenses need to follow suit! Keep in mind that your total cost of attendance includes a bunch of...
View Article6 Ways to Stop Eating Your College Money
Today’s post is the first by our summer interns, Elizabeth Ding (c/o 2012), Beth Dorn (c/o 2013) and Joseph Stief (c/o 2014). They’ll be sharing their insights on managing money as a college student...
View ArticleMore College Budgeting Advice from Our Interns!
Last week, we brought you some food budgeting advice, (see “6 Ways to Stop Eating Your College Money“) because as we started looking at where our money goes (we’re students, too), we found that a lot...
View Article5 Awesome Mobile Apps for Managing Your College Money
Check out these great mobile apps for managing your money while you’re in college. These apps will help you pay your bills on time, watch what you’re spending, and save money. There were literally...
View ArticleHow to Cut the Cost of Your Textbooks in Half (or More)
We know there’s a lot of buzz about digital textbooks. But the reality is that not all textbooks have digital versions yet, and some people prefer printed books for a variety of reasons. So printed...
View ArticleUse Your Summer Earnings to Cover College Living Expenses
If you’re one of the lucky students to be holding down a good paying summer job right now, hopefully you’re stashing all of that cash away for the fall. If not, start now! Many first-year students and...
View ArticleTips to Ensure You Earn Money And Have Fun This Summer
At the end of June, an article was published in The Choice that sparked some pretty heavy debate about what new high school grads should do over the summer. So, what should you do with your summer...
View Article10 College Costs That No One Warned You About
The following is a post by one of our interns, Beth Dorn! We all expect those steep numbers when it comes to tuition, room, and board. We even expect the costs won’t end there; we know the inevitable...
View ArticleThe College Money Insider Back-to-College Checklist
In just a couple of weeks, many colleges around the US will open their doors for fall semester. But before you rush off to college (either again or for the very first time) read through the checklist...
View ArticleWhat Does the Fed’s Operation Twist Mean for Student Loans?
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve announced “Operation Twist” in an attempt to drive down interest rates to spur borrowing and grow the economy. The new measures are mostly targeted at decreasing...
View ArticlePlan for Your Financial Future When Choosing a College
The following is a guest post from Jonathan Mack of Aristotle Circle: On top of all your other college considerations – location, major and school size, to name a few – think about your money. With...
View ArticleHow Smart Students Save Money on College Supplies
The following is a guest post from Brenda Ortega of The Educational Bar: Get the most out of your student loan by learning to budget College or university is a learning opportunity for the student...
View ArticleUsing Your Student ID Cards to Save Big
When college freshman arrive on campus, one of the first things they have to do is get their student ID. The acquisition of a student ID is a big step —it serves as a final validation of your hard...
View Article4 Mobile Apps to Help Track & Manage Your College Funds
We are living in the golden age of technology right now, which means that what used to be done on a desktop computer can now be done on your mobile device. Instant messaging, gaming, blog reading—you...
View ArticleTips for Students During Tax Season
College is a time of firsts. For many of you, it’s your first time living away from home. It could be your first time having a roommate. It’s maybe even your first time doing your own laundry (Hope you...
View ArticleSaving Big on Textbooks!
When you go off to college, you will probably have to move away from family, friends, and other treasured possessions. The silver lining is that you will likely return home with a new-found...
View ArticleTake Care of Your Textbook Needs in the Student Loan Marketplace!
As we mentioned last month, there are options for obtaining a textbook beyond your typical campus bookstore. Since buying textbooks can be an expensive proposition, it’s very important for students to...
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