Archive for 'College'
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.
11 Ways to Save Big on College Textbooks
Aug 08, 2012 - Want to cut textbook costs 20 to 80 percent? Here are some tried-and-true tricks from a former grad student.
Sears Announces Super Back-To-School Saturday
Aug 06, 2012 - This Saturday, Sears is holding a one-day back-to-school sale – and donating thousands to fight school bullying.
Ask an Expert: How a Credit Card Can Help in College
Aug 03, 2012 - After going into debt traveling the world, a college student is getting serious about cleaning up her finances. Will a credit card help? The answer might surprise you.
15 Cheap (or Free) Ways to Update Your Job Skills
Jul 16, 2012 - Finding a new job may require updated skills. Here's how to find free or cheap training.
6 Things You Don’t Need to Take to College
Jul 02, 2012 - Want to save big bucks on a small dorm room? Don't waste cash and space on these items.
15 Great Jobs That Don’t Require a College Education
May 31, 2012 - Reconsidering college after seeing the price tag? Good news: Plenty of jobs don't require a degree – and you can always change your mind later if you want to move up.
4 Tips to Turn Textbooks Into Cash
May 24, 2012 - School’s out - how do you sell all those textbooks for top dollar? Read on for tips from a college student who's sold tons.
5 Tips to Help College Grads (Or Anyone) Build Credit
May 14, 2012 - Even if you managed to avoid anything more than the minimum math classes in college, there's one important number you still need to learn about: your credit score. Here's how to raise it.
Happy Graduation! Here’s a Toilet Brush
May 03, 2012 - New college grads need practical advice and practical gifts. They may not be sexy, but they're necessary. Here's a list.
5 Ways to Score Scholarship Money
Apr 20, 2012 - College-bound? Here's how to win a slice of the billions up for grabs every year in scholarships.
14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do
Mar 15, 2012 - Justin Bieber can teach you a lot about smart financial moves that look stupid at first.
