College
Free Money: Write winning scholarship applications
Unfortunately, scholarship committees don't just give away money. You have to work for it. That's why it's important to put a lot of effort into each scholarship application.
Student Life: Moving your money
This is part two of my three-part Student Life blog series. (Part one)
When heading off to college, don't forget to move your money out too. Most financial institutions offer student checking, savings, credit cards and other programs to help you start healthy financial habits and build credit history.
Here are three steps to making your financial move:
Student Life: School Perks
Oh, to be educated. In a three-part blog series, I'll show you how being a college student can have its rewards at school, with finances, and when shopping for everyday items.
Today we're covering school perks.
Rent-A-Book?
If you haven't heard already, textbook renting has become a new popular way to study for assignments without having to sell a limb to cover the price tag. In fact, it's becoming such a big thing that even Barnes & Noble is getting into the game. Here's how it works at most sites.
Back To (Grad) School
Going to (or back to) school is a great backup plan if you lose a job or are just looking for a change. I've been toying around with the idea of getting a Masters degree lately. I'm not entirely sure what I would study (law, psychology or library sciences are my current top three choices), or even if it's the right decision for me, but I like the idea.
A California Lesson: Prisons vs. Schools
The economy sucks. It's tough to keep the job you have, let alone find a new one. And if it seems that college is getting more expensive to boot, you'd be right. But who knew that it might have anything to do with prisons?
Rewarding Work & Record Ruin
Learn how to ask for a raise, and figure out if past misdeeds can affect your job prospects today.
Senior Class Checklist: Your to-do list before heading to college
Ten things you need to do your Senior year before Senioritis takes over.
Smart Career Choices: Do what you love, make what you deserve
Guide your degree toward a job in your chosen field that will pay the bills.
Credit Card Companies Forgive Debt... Sort Of
Imagine you owe over $5,000 on your credit card.
Out of the blue, the company calls to ask if you can pay just 80% of the balance, and they’ll waive the rest.
You refuse. Then the company calls you later, and asks for only 50%.
