Did you know this year the average American will spend about $74 on a Halloween costume? It’s tempting to have the best costume at that Halloween party, but spending $74 on an outfit you will wear for one night probably isn’t the best decision. That $74 could go...
College graduation is the point where everything gets real. You really do have a degree. You really did graduate. And your student loan repayment really is coming. Stay calm First thing to remember, don’t freak out. You do have the grace period. If you can pay...
This infographic will teach you about budgeting, saving money, on-time repayment, and more financial literacy fundamentals. Educating yourself on this topic can help lead to financial success. (Who doesn’t want that?!) For more resources and financial literacy...
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...
Getting my very own credit card taught me that it is easy to spend money quickly. For those of you who have read my previous blog post on retail therapy know that it is a weakness of mine. Unfortunately, those two things – a credit card and retail...
