Financial Literacy

Dollars and sense


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Building Good Credit: Start small and start early

When you’re young, it’s easy to forget about that shadowy little concept known as credit. Unpaid bills and outstanding credit card statements may seem like something to shrug off, but they can quickly creep up and put a stain on your credit that w [...]
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Thrift Shopping: Where To Buy Cheap Groceries

Thrifty Shopping: Where to buy what you need
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Student’s Guide To Choosing a College Major

Finances will likely play a role in the individual classes you choose and the major (and potential future plans) around which you organize your efforts and interests. Here are a couple of things to consider when deciding between underwater basket [...]
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Budget Student's Guide to Looking for and Choosing a College

When planning out your college-on-a-budget school search, a number of factors come into play.
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Budget Student's Guide to Admissions

Budget-conscious students face unique challenges when it comes to the admissions game. But this also gives them unique opportunities to stand out from their more moneyed peers, with tales of hard work and obstacles overcome that pique admission of [...]
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Where to Work-Study

If you weren’t lucky enough to get a huge scholarship or to have been born the child of an oil tycoon, there’s a good chance that you’ll be paying for your education, at least partially, with financial aid.
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Mind Over Money: Getting your college budget together

You’ve got the laundry part down, and you’ve mastered the art of getting a pizza to your dorm room at 1 a.m.  But that’s not all it’s going to take to live on your own—one of the most critical parts of the college transition is figuring out how to [...]