College Tuition: More Bang for Your Buck
College tuition rates have sky rocketed 1200% in recent months. In fact, some studies show that some of the facts I use are exaggerated or even totally made up.
On a serious note, college tuition is no joke.
Saving for a Big Purchase
The time has come. You need a new computer or maybe a new car. Mom and Dad can’t help you forever. It’s time to do it yourself. Here’s a guide to saving for a big purchase.
Eating Well When You’re Broke
So you’re trying to be healthy now? Good for you. Unfortunately, it’s gonna cost you, whether you live at home or you’ve got your own place now. Fresh, organic, non GMO – None of this comes cheap. So here’s a How-To on eating well… with limited funds:
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
You need to read this. I know, I know. New Year’s Resolutions are tough. Whether you promised to quit a bad habit or start a new hobby, here’s how you do it.
2016: The Year You Stop Wasting Money
New year, new you? We’d all like to think so, right? So maybe you can’t completely swear off of junk food.. And so what if you can’t exercise every day for a year?
Things Your Parents Forgot to Mention
Now that I’m almost adulting full-time, I decided to share some wisdom.
You see, there was a lot that I was unaware of, coming into the adult life..
For example, graduating college is really cool, especially for your parents’ life insurance policy, which kicks you off as a “congratulations for graduating” type thing..
Credit Squirrel’s Got News for You
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What really goes into your credit score?
You’ve probably already heard about credit scores (thanks to all those annoying commercials with terrible songs), but what do you actually know about them? How long have they been around? And what’s the big deal about checking them?
4 Ways to Get the Most Value from Your Tax Refund
Occasionally, we like to feature guest posts from other organizations. America Saves is a non-profit dedicated to teaching people like you, me, us, how to be financially responsible. This post was written by Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Director.
Tax time is one of the few opportunities when low-income households receive a sizable amount of money –
5 Foolproof College Tuition Hacks
It’s time to accept the fact that college is expensive. All of it. Tuition, room and board, meal plans, commuter costs, parking permits. I’ve never received a bill from my University and thought, “Wow, that’s pretty cheap!” But guess what I did? I got a degree without acquiring any debt. And before you assume that I’m 80 years old and college was cheap back in my day, I’m 21, and I graduated in 2015. So take my advice, seriously.
Emotional Spending #CreditChat
Q3. What emotional triggers can lead to spending unnecessarily? #creditchat @FTWCCU pic.twitter.com/BAetFYV1iA — Experian (@Experian_US) December 9, 2015