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?

Some say that e-books will save students money, while others feel they are waste and won’t stand the test of time. What do you think? Are you considering using textbook readers like Kindle or the new iPad?

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.

These laws took effect on February 22, 2010. Click here for more details.

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!

The application for the 2010-11 school year has been given a facelift. It has a number of changes from the previous form that make it shorter and more user-friendly. That means less hassle for you when you apply for financial aid. Happy filing!

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.

However, this article proves that price-per-gallon is only the tip of the iceberg.