Though they tend to have a subpar reputation, community colleges give prospective students a lot of options and offer a ton of advantages. When deciding on higher education, consider what benefits a community college can give you.

The Benefits of Going to a Community College

Though they tend to have a subpar reputation, community colleges give prospective students a lot of options and offer a ton of advantages. When deciding on higher education, consider what benefits a community college can give ...
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You are confident that your child is ready to tackle the academic and social challenges college brings, but are you confident that your child knows the financial lessons necessary to start college off on the right financial foot and begin building a strong foundation for a successful financial future?

5 Finance Lessons to Teach Your Kids Before College

If your kid is heading to college, congratulations to you both on this hard-won accomplishment and exciting new adventure. You are confident that your child is ready to tackle the academic and social challenges college brings, ...
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The cost of attendance at American universities is skyrocketing year after year, with a college education now costing up to six figures. 529 college savings plans offer a tax-free way to save money for your education.

What Does a 529 College Savings Plan Cover?

The cost of attendance at American universities is skyrocketing year after year, with a college education now costing up to six figures. 529 college savings plans offer a tax-free way to save money for your education. However, ...
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Should You Save Your Credit Card Information Online?

Should You Save Your Credit Card Information Online?

It seems all too common these days to hear about major breaches at retailers that leave consumers’ credit card numbers and personal information vulnerable to identity thieves. In perilous times, it feels tenuous enough using ...
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Each student must weigh out the costs and benefits of choosing to live at home while attending college to determine which path is right for them.

Pros and Cons of Living at Home during College

When people describe the typical college experience, it usually involves living on campus in a dorm. Many colleges actually require students to live in dorms for their first two years, unless they commute. After moving out of ...
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You’ve no doubt spent many evenings contemplating life on your own, but how much preparation have you done to prepare yourself for the financial responsibilities of that life?

Tips to Get Ahead After College

After years of working hard and looking forward to completing your schooling, obtaining that college degree and entering the career field, graduation has nearly arrived. You’ve no doubt spent many evenings contemplating life ...
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Retirement seems like it is in the distant future and you are more concerned with living paycheck to paycheck. But it is never too early to start preparing for your future by establishing sound financial footing and taking early investment steps.

Guide to Investing in Your 20s

You have finally graduated college and, after finally finding a full-time job, can start paying back those student loans. Retirement seems like it is in the distant future and you are more concerned with living paycheck to paycheck. ...
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Purchasing textbooks is one of the highest recurring costs of attending college, with prices consistently rising. However, there are a few good ways to avoid the high expense at the start of each semester.

Smart Ways to Save on College Textbooks

Purchasing textbooks is one of the highest recurring costs of attending college, with prices consistently rising. Consumer Reports contributor Beth Braverman cites a report from the Student Public Interest Research Group published ...
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Whether you’re trying to establish an emergency fund or save for retirement, by implementing a goal and setting and sticking to a budget, your bank account will be able to grow over time giving you a sense of financial prosperity and security.

Determining How Much to Save Each Month

Saving for the future is often overwhelmed by today’s bills and financial pressures. Yet, despite the challenges of setting money aside, it’s so important for your financial well-being to try and save a target amount each ...
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Guide to FAFSA

Guide to FAFSA

When gearing up for college, one form is mentioned over and over: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Basically, the government uses the FAFSA to calculate just how much a particular applicant’s family can ...
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