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How to Build an Emergency Fund in College

October 7, 2019 / Zina Kumok
How to Build an Emergency Fund in CollegeWhen I was in college, I had a bit of a spending problem. I loved to buy new clothes, go out to eat and go to concerts.  Even though I tried to budget, I always wound up overspending.  The one...

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How to Use a Student Credit Card Successfully

September 30, 2019 / Zina Kumok
How to Use a Student Credit Card SuccessfullySigning up for a student credit card probably sounds exciting. After all, for most students, it’s the first chance to open a line of credit – well, besides the student loans they took out. But as tempting as it might...

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The Ultimate Guide to Taking Your Dream Gap Year

September 24, 2019 / Mint
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Your Dream Gap YearTable of Contents  Why Students Should Consider a Gap Year How to Save for a Gap Year Money-Saving Tips During Your Gap Year Applying for College After a Gap Year Additional Resources  For many young adults, it can feel like...

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Why You Might Want to Start Paying Your Student Loans in College

September 23, 2019 / Zina Kumok
Why You Might Want to Start Paying Your Student Loans in CollegeWhen I was 26 years old, I paid off my student loans just three years after graduation. People congratulated me on my task and couldn’t believe how quickly I’d done it, especially since I was only making $30,000 a year. ...

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How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your Parents

August 29, 2019 / Zina Kumok
How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your ParentsFor some prospective college students, taking out student loans is a breeze. When you have a supportive parent there to explain the fine print and co-sign on the dotted line, all you really have to do is fill out some...

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What to Do If Your Wages Are Being Garnished for Student Loans

August 28, 2019 / Jackie Lam
What to Do If Your Wages Are Being Garnished for Student LoansYou’re doing the best you can with your money situation, but somehow, you’re still barely staying afloat. Besides staying on top of your bills, you might have a mountain of debt to pay off — student loans, credit cards, and car...

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How To Leverage Student Credit Cards As A Financial Opportunity

August 21, 2019 (Last Modified: March 30, 2020) / Zina Kumok
How To Leverage Student Credit Cards As A Financial Opportunity

Being in college is all about learning new skills. Sometimes that means learning how to cook on your own or how to manage a busy class load.

Learning how to build a credit history is one of the many skills every college student should have. It may sound strange, but using a credit card can build those skills and create solid financial habits.

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Student Loan Assistance Programs: What You Need to Know

August 20, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Jackie Lam
Student Loan Assistance Programs: What You Need to KnowWhen I graduated from college, I was one of the “lucky ones” with a lower-than-average student debt load. While I “only” had $10,000 in loans, it still took me seven years to pay them off. These days, with the average...

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How To Save Money On College Textbooks

August 13, 2019 (Last Modified: August 19, 2019) / Zina Kumok
How To Save Money On College TextbooksIt’s a common trope: going to college is expensive. There’s tuition, the overpriced cafeteria plan, and the cramped dorm room that costs more than your parent’s mortgage. College costs have outpaced inflation and wages for years, and the costs can...

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Financial IQ, Student Finances

Student Loans Explained: WTFinance

August 12, 2019 (Last Modified: April 24, 2020) / Mint
Student Loans Explained: WTFinanceTruth is, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to college: new friends, a new routine, (college parties!), and more independence. But along with all these perks, it’s also time to start thinking about your finances....

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