Archive for 'College'
Colleges Tell Students to Avoid Loans
Oct 23, 2012 - Some schools are offering students grant money and financial education so they can avoid taking on debt (and making the school look bad).
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Oct 19, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: free college, financial checkup, Social Security myths, banking fees, and things you should never keep in your wallet.
Losing Sleep Slows Down Learning
Oct 18, 2012 - Important news for college students and quiz show contestants: All-nighters mess up your memory.
10 Reasons Your College Major Matters
Oct 12, 2012 - The census bureau just released a first-ever report analyzing lifetime earnings by degree. How major is the impact of your major? Bigger than you think...
Credit 101 for High School Grads
Oct 08, 2012 - Passing math isn't the same as understanding how credit works – and your grade here matters a lot longer.
Student Pays for College with Rebates
Oct 03, 2012 - Don't believe in rebates? This guy paid for $3,500 in college tuition with rebates from everyday items he purchased (and often resold) online.
10 Hot Jobs for College Grads
Sep 07, 2012 - Tech-savvy careers dominated the University of California San Diego's new career list.
15 Best-in-Class Colleges and What They Cost
Sep 07, 2012 - Which school has the best parties? The best food? The most financial aid? Check out the list.
Families Finding Ways to Spend Less on College
Aug 27, 2012 - Bad economy? Rising tuition? Fewer scholarships? Some families have found savings despite all that.
6 Tips for Couch-Potato Kids
Aug 23, 2012 - A new study says a lack of exercise is now the top children's health concern – more than smoking and drug abuse.
College Grads Lead the Jobs Recovery
Aug 21, 2012 - A new study shows the lifetime earnings of college-educated workers are nearly double those without degrees. The unemployment rate for recent high school grads is also four times as high as for recent college grads.
More Parents Saving for College with 529 Plans
Aug 20, 2012 - Want to start a college fund? 529s have tax benefits – and parents who use them save more than those who don't.
5 Steps to Dramatically Reduce the Cost of College
Aug 17, 2012 - The average sticker price for a public university is about $8,000 a year. Yet the average student pays less than a third that amount. Here's how they do it.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August
Aug 14, 2012 - Sure, back-to-school specials are everywhere this month. But that's not the only deal out there as summer winds down. Here's a list.
4 Tips to Insure Your College Student – and Save
Aug 13, 2012 - Classes start soon, so time for a pop quiz: Is your student properly insured? Here's a cheat sheet.
