Student loan debt has become a central roadblock for many young people who are just starting out. Today, instead of sharing a ‘student loan horror story’, I decided to share 5 tips on how millennials can pay off student loan debt quickly: 1. Create a plan...
Mary Curran Hackett is an instructor at Xavier University and the Innovation Curator for the new Xavier University Center for Innovation. Her work brings together entrepreneurs, startups, employers, community leaders, faculty, staff, and students to solve complex...
How a 529 Plan can help students pay for college You may have heard the term 529 plan in a radio ad or at a counselor’s office, but have you wondered what it is? At its simplest, a 529 is a savings account. But it is an account that is specifically geared to help save...
In the moment, skipping class may seem like no big deal. In a recent study, The College Board revealed how much skipping a single class can cost a student. These shocking numbers will make you want to rethink the whole concept of ‘playing hookie.’ To...
I want to reflect on the question I pose in the title, and ask you: when it comes to campus safety, are you making risky decisions? As some of you might know from my previous blog posts, September is National Campus Safety Month. Although campus safety should be...
