Managing Money Archives — College Planning Center and Guides
College is costly — there’s no doubt about it. By the time you’ve shelled out for course fees and accommodation, there’s little left for anything except cup noodles, energy drinks and mozzarella sticks. However, sometimes sage advice on saving cash spreads through the halls of academe and whispers in the ears of students who don’t […]
Thanks to the skyrocketing cost of tuition, the vast majority of college students now find themselves fairly deep in debt by the time they finally earn their degree. Unfortunately, the fact that credit card companies tend to prey on young college students combined with a general lack of knowledge about budgeting and financial planning means […]
Everyone around you says that you’re an aspiring student with the bright future ahead. That makes you feel invincible, but the studies are coming to an end, your 30s are drawing near, and you’ll gonna have to start building that bright future if you’re gonna have one. If you look at it objectively, you’re almost […]
One of the greatest misconceptions you can develop is that handling your finances is something you get to learn later in life. You see, while your high school teachers may insist on you knowing how many wives Henry VIII of England had, it is highly unlikely that any of them will set aside time to […]
Being adequately prepared for college can be challenging and seem overwhelming. One can neither be too early nor too late to take the necessary steps in financial preparations for college. The earlier you start saving, the better. You will be grateful later when you comfortably go through college. If you are well prepared, you will […]
The unfortunate reality is that many teens pass through into adulthood without receiving any type of financial education. As a result, they are woefully unprepared to manage their finances and often make foolish decisions in their young adult years. Personal finances are not typically taught in a formal classroom setting at school, so children and […]
Life as you know it has changed. You are no longer thriving off the funds of your parents, but are instead challenged to find your way as a college freshman. Living in the dorms or even in your own apartment, adjusting to school as well as living on your own can be overwhelming and expensive. […]
This fall, many students will be on their own financially for the first time at college. The biggest physical and psychological stress factor for freshmen college students is money problems. Here are five great ways to save money easily. Live off of Campus Live off campus with roommates and split living costs. Living on campus […]
The broke college student is more than just a stereotype. Most undergraduates can relate to stories about scrounging for change in between the seats of their car, or only being able to afford ramen noodles when their funds get too low. These tales can make for a good chuckle after graduation, but being unable to […]
College students are famously short on time and cash. You may not have the schedule to go out and get another job, but you’ve still got text books to buy and other expenses to cover. The good news is there are some unusual avenues open for you to make some extra money and cover that […]