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Young and Uninsured? Here Are Some Options

Health insurance is a tricky subject, no matter your age. However, it can be particularly stressful for young people. Until the age of 26, most young adults qualify as dependents on their parent’s health insurance plans. However, on the day of their 26th birthday, they’re automatically dropped and left to find insurance for themselves—something many […]

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How to Find the Perfect House to Rent

Students who have experienced dormitory life may be wary of returning to campus in the fall and sharing tight spaces with dozens or even hundreds of other students. Colleges know this, and they’re taking precautions and coming up with protocols to ensure students can return to campus and still observe safe social distancing. Students who […]

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6 Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loan Debt

Today, Americans’ collective student loan debt amounts to more than $1.6 trillion – a number that’s spiked 106%. As a college graduate, it can feel stressful to even think about what you owe to lenders. That said, you can manage. You won’t become debt-free overnight, but it’s possible to build a plan that tackles your […]

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How College Students Can Handle Financial Emergencies

With the pandemic, remote classes and unemployment currently rampant, it can be hard to feel financially secure. This is especially true if you are a college student who has to focus on saving for tuition and expenses. As a college student on a fixed income, a single emergency could wreak havoc on your finances if […]

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How to Successfully Build Credit as a College Student

You’ve got a lot on your plate. Like picking the perfect courses for your major and putting together a schedule that won’t overwhelm you. Then actually passing your classes so you can graduate on time. Your credit score is the last thing on your mind when you’re just trying to enjoy the best years of […]

living off campus

The Benefits of Living Off-Campus in College

One of the biggest changes about going to college is living on your own for the first time. This is quite a shift for many, and there are usually three options as far as the living situation is concerned: commute from home, live on-campus, or live off-campus. For many, commuting from home might not be […]

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The 3 Easiest Van Life Upgrades

Upgrading the things in your van is an activity that shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, space is at a premium and you will need to be sure that the new item you’re bringing in will be worth the space it will take up. Luckily, the three items listed below will give you a lot […]