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5 simple ways to get rid of student loan debt [infographic]
Check out these five tips to save some extra money and pay off your student loans fast!
Cool Stuff #15: Balancing your education and your job
I find myself having a difficult time trying to find the perfect balance between school and work. With both of these being extremely important in my life, I knew I had to develop a process that would help me be successful in both endeavors. I am sure many college students are experiencing the same issue I am, and this is why I decided to write about what I do to achieve a workable balance
Parents in Action: College financial planning tips [video]
You can never start too early in starting your financial planning for college. This interview from WFTS-TV, Tampa’s ABC affiliate, gives some straightforward advice for parents.
Eye on School Success: Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College is a career education school headquartered in Bloomington, Minn.
Tara’s on a Budget: You will spend more than you planned – the hidden costs of college
I was tempted to title this blog post, ‘Tara toots her own horn’ because it is a great day when you beat National Public Radio on a story. Helping students with budgeting is a passion of mine, especially exposing the hidden costs of college. I have written and created infographics about these hidden expenses in the past, and I feel like it is an important topic more students should be aware of.
States aim at college completion
In August, Texas became the latest state to set a goal on college completion. The state’s commissioner of higher education says “It will be a shared responsibility model.”
Best apps for back-to-school prep – Best of Tara
Labor Day is officially the end of summer. To help celebrate, we want to give you one of Tara’s most popular posts, “Best apps for back-to-school prep.” Don’t forget to check out her other back-to-school posts on budgeting, simplifying your life, and advice to freshmen!
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How financially literate are you? [infographic]
Why every college student should be able to understand the basic concepts of financial literacy.
Cool Stuff #14: Social Media tips to think about before posting
Last week when I was walking around my college campus, I couldn’t help but notice almost everyone I walked past was looking down at their phone. It got me thinking, especially about social media. Many college students, including myself, use social media every day for...
Advice every freshman needs to know [video]
Dear college freshman, college might only be a few years, but the things you learn will last a lifetime.