Electronic Books – Bargain or Bust

As e-textbook options become more available, many campuses are exploring the use of e-books on campus. The big question is: will being tech-savvy save students money in the long-run?

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Getting a Credit Card Just Got Tougher

For the under-21 crowd at your school, new laws are being put in place to make getting a credit card tougher than it has been in the past. One major change requires the majority of those under 21 to have a cosigner in order to qualify, making the 21st birthday a rite of passage in yet another way.

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The New and Improved FAFSA

Filling out the FAFSA is no easy task. It requires students (and sometimes parents) to sift through tax forms and look up obscure financial information. But hope has arrived!

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The Secrets of Gas Stations

Gas prices are always a hot topic — after all, where and when you choose to fill up can have a big impact on your wallet.

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Credit Oddities

Credit scores are very tricky to figure out. While some guidance is available, no definitive formula is available for public viewing.

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Savings Resolutions for 2010

Yep, it’s that time of year again – the time of when you can’t find an open treadmill. While everyone else is evaluating their physical fitness, spend some time on your financial fitness.

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More free stuff than you can shake a stick at

We all like free stuff. Whether it’s a sweet BOGO sale or a hand-me-down from a family member, everything seems just a little bit better when you feel like you got a steal.

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Consider Debt When Choosing a Degree

There are so many things to think about when choosing your major: Salary, stability, demand … and debt?

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What would you cut?

Colleges big and small are cutting costs in a variety of ways, from firing faculty to closing buildings.

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Grads: Keep healthcare on your mind

Fresh out of college? Then you might also be fresh out of health insurance. Most group policies have age limitations for dependent college graduates, and major time gaps in coverage can lead to insurance snags down the road.

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