How to Budget Charitable Giving
Donating to charity is not easy when finances already feel tight. Between medical expenses, college loans, car payments and rent, it can be hard to find room to give no matter how much you want to contribute to a good cause. But ...
Paying for Your Kid to Go to College
College is getting more expensive every year, but in many career fields your child might choose, a four-year degree is essential. In years past, society expected you as a parent to contribute to higher education costs or cover ...
Tips for Saving Money on Textbooks
When you head off to college, you expect to make new friends and have new experiences. Unfortunately, not all new experiences are fun — like paying $300 for a book on biology. Worse yet, with a full load of courses, textbook ...
When Technical College is the Right Choice
After graduating from high school, going to a four-year college seems like an automatic choice for a lot of people. That’s not surprising: According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, higher educational attainment ...
Ways to Earn Extra Money in College
Amid rising tuition costs and sky-high textbook prices, most college students don’t have much money to spare. However, you can pad out your income with a few side gigs and a little ingenuity. Here are a few strategies to earn ...
Home Equity Line of Credit vs. Home Equity Loan
If you’re in need of funds for home repairs, renovations, or paying down high-interest debt, you may have considered a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit. While both of these financial options allow you to borrow ...
Financial Tips for Going Back to School
If you’re considering going back to college to boost your credentials, you’re probably on the lookout for money-saving strategies. Here are five dollar-stretching tips to keep you at the top of your class.
Fill out FAFSA
If ...
How Marriage Affects Debt
Finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with is a wondrous feeling, but that head-over-heels elation can distract you from the important questions you need to ask yourself when deciding whether to marry that ...
The Right Way to Take Out College Loans
College loans seem like a boon for students seeking higher education, but all too often, they can become a burden. According to the nonprofit group American Student Assistance, 56 percent of young adults suffer from near-constant ...
The Pros and Cons of Private Schools
One of the best ways you can ensure the success of your child today and in the future is to make their education as enriching as possible. Private schools are a reliable gateway toward higher education and a successful career, ...
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