Archive for 'College'
2011 Back-to-School Tax Holidays: When to Save in Your State
Aug 04, 2011 - This year's sales tax exemption season kicks off on Aug. 5. Read on to find out how to save in your state.
College Financial Aid: Bait and Switch?
Aug 04, 2011 - Warning: If you've got kids heading to college this fall, be aware that the financial aid they're offered as freshmen may dwindle in later years.
Money Tips for the College-Bound
Jul 30, 2011 - If you're got a student heading off to college in the fall, read these tips for a quick class on managing student money.
5 Saving Tips From a Starving Student
Jul 28, 2011 - A new college school year is right around the corner, and so are new tuition hikes and budget cutbacks. Here's how one senior suggests stretching your higher-education dollar.
Apple Peels Back-to-School Discount
Jun 28, 2011 - In the past, Apple offered college students a free iPod Touch when they bought a computer. Not this year - but you have other options.
10 Tips for This Year’s College Grads
Jun 16, 2011 - If you're a recent grad or know someone who is, here's a checklist that will help start life on the right financial foot.
5 Top Credit Tips for College Students
Jun 03, 2011 - The CARD Act made it tougher for college students to get credit cards. But some banks - and students - are finding ways around the rules.
5 Resume Mistakes Recent Grads Can’t Seem to Avoid
May 03, 2011 - Graduation Day is almost here, and you're ready to conquer the world. But be careful: Rather than finding you work, that first resume may end up working against you.
Ask Stacy: Should I Borrow $80,000 or Forget Art School?
Apr 26, 2011 - This high-school senior is confronted with a choice: lose out on the opportunity to attend a prestigious college, or borrow 80 grand. But are those really the only options?
25 Bizarre Scholarships
Apr 18, 2011 - Many students go into debt for college, even though philanthropists give away billions every year. Think there aren't any scholarships for you? Think again - even making a peanut butter sandwich could be worth 25 grand.
6 Top Tips for Finding College Aid
Apr 15, 2011 - The cost of college strikes fear into all but the wealthiest students and parents. But there's plenty of financial assistance out there, if you plan ahead and know where to look. Here's some advice from an admissions expert.
Avoid the Top 5 College Application Mistakes
Apr 13, 2011 - Where you go to college can influence the rest of your life. So as you embark on the application process, use every trick in the book and avoid common mistakes. We talk to an expert who offers some great advice.
3 Tuition-Saving Tips – Plus a New Tool From Congress
Apr 06, 2011 - As the recession lingers, more high schoolers are considering the economy when looking at colleges. Find out how a new congressionally mandated calculator may help them - and how you can save on tuition.
Broke From Spring Break? 15 Tips to Recoup the Cost
Mar 21, 2011 - Now that you're back from spring break, it's time to stop being broke. Here are the 15 best ways to save money on campus.
26 Tips to Save on Spring Break
Mar 14, 2011 - Finish those exams and pack your bags: It's time for Spring Break! Haven't planned yours yet? We've got lots of ways to save.
