Money & Finance for College Students

Responsibly managing your money, student loans and debt is an important part of being able to support yourself during and after college. Learn about credit cards, student loads and how to manage your money in these posts.

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Credit Cards for College Students: What Should You Be Looking For?

If you’re in school, you’re probably just learning about loans and credit. Many students opt to get a credit card to help pay for expenses and build their credit. There are dozens of options out there, so how do you choose which one to apply for? Rates and What They Mean The APR is the […]

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Getting Your First Credit Card as a College Student

For most students, going away to college is the first time they have lived on their own. You have to learn to make your own decisions, from what you eat to what your financial future will hold. One of the things you should do at this time is start to build a good credit score […]

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What Fees Are Associated with Credit Cards?

When you apply for and receive a credit card, you might be surprised by the number of fees associated with having a credit card. The good news is there are some ways you can help keep the costs of having a credit card down. Annual Fees While many college student credit cards don’t have an […]

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What Is My Credit Score and How Does It Factor Into Credit Cards?

When you’re dealing with credit cards, loans, and even mortgages, one of the things you need to be aware of is your credit score. This three digit number tells companies an awful lot about your ability to repay debts. Your Credit Score Your credit score is a number derived through different calculations that evaluates your […]

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Paying Your Credit Card Bills

Paying for your credit card is an important step that will affect your financial future. Missing payments or carrying a balance will end up costing you more, as you get charged interest payments or even have your APR increase. You should take steps to make sure you pay your credit card payments on time. Tips […]

Presidential Election & Cost of College Crisis

Education: They say it’s the most important thing in an adolescent’s life—the “gateway” to opportunities and financial stability. But how much “financial stability” can a young college student attain in spite of the inflating costs of tuition and the ever-increasing burden of student loan debt? Well, many students are placing their faith in the presidential […]

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Credit Cards for College Students: What Should You Be Looking For?

If you’re in school, you’re probably just learning about loans and credit. Many students opt to get a credit card to help pay for expenses and build their credit. There are dozens of options out there, so how do you choose which one to apply for? Rates and What They Mean The APR is the […]

credit card choices on table

Getting Your First Credit Card as a College Student

For most students, going away to college is the first time they have lived on their own. You have to learn to make your own decisions, from what you eat to what your financial future will hold. One of the things you should do at this time is start to build a good credit score […]

credit card sign hanging on door

What Fees Are Associated with Credit Cards?

When you apply for and receive a credit card, you might be surprised by the number of fees associated with having a credit card. The good news is there are some ways you can help keep the costs of having a credit card down. Annual Fees While many college student credit cards don’t have an […]

credit cards in wallet

What Is My Credit Score and How Does It Factor Into Credit Cards?

When you’re dealing with credit cards, loans, and even mortgages, one of the things you need to be aware of is your credit score. This three digit number tells companies an awful lot about your ability to repay debts. Your Credit Score Your credit score is a number derived through different calculations that evaluates your […]

hand over credit card

Paying Your Credit Card Bills

Paying for your credit card is an important step that will affect your financial future. Missing payments or carrying a balance will end up costing you more, as you get charged interest payments or even have your APR increase. You should take steps to make sure you pay your credit card payments on time. Tips […]

Presidential Election & Cost of College Crisis

Education: They say it’s the most important thing in an adolescent’s life—the “gateway” to opportunities and financial stability. But how much “financial stability” can a young college student attain in spite of the inflating costs of tuition and the ever-increasing burden of student loan debt? Well, many students are placing their faith in the presidential […]