College is a chance to learn about living on your own, and that includes learning how to manage your finances. Opening a student checking account can give you easier access to the funds you need at school as well as…
Category: College Finance
Best Cash Back Credit Cards for Students
It seems everyday we receive credit card offers in the mail, see them on tv or receive emails promoting the next and best credit card deal. On several instances, credit card companies tend to target students with sky rocketing interest…
Smartest Students Dropping out of College
Some of today’s smartest students aren’t even “students.” Inspired by the likes of Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs, students are now dropping out of school early to pursue careers. But, these aren’t the students who struggle academically or…
4 Strategies for Dealing with Student Loans Now That You’ve Graduated
Have you decided what to do with your student loans once you’ve graduated? Now that you are almost done with college you are going to notice some changes. Let me warn you that the first change you’ll notice is the…
College Graduate Resume Tips: Why Your Resume is Bad and the Three Questions That Your Resume Should Answer
In short, I’ve seen a lot of resumes from college graduates and they aren’t very good. They are not bad in that they have spelling errors or list their hobbies. They are bad because they don’t answer any of the…
It’s Easy to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy: Proof That Millennials are Ethical
I’m surprised when I read about how student loans are unforgivable debt. Honestly, if you are willing to go through bankruptcy, discharging large volumes of student loan debt is actually quite easy. Here’s how you do it: Acquire as many…
Why You Shouldn’t Consolidate Your Student Loans
Right now this year’s crop of college graduates is being bombarded with the student loan consolidation mantra. “The smart thing to do is consolidate your student loans…Consolidate Your Student Loans…CONSOLIDATE YOUR STUDENT LOANS.” Not without good reason. Bunching all of…
