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Doesn’t Anyone Graduate from College in Four Years Anymore?
It took my son Matt five years to graduate from Kansas University, and he liked to call his fifth year at school his “victory lap.” Know what I called it?… Read More
Don’t Be Fooled: Examining Scholarship Scams
With the crazy cost of college, it’s easy to understand why parents and students so desperately seek out college scholarships. Any kind of financial assistance will help ease the thought… Read More
How to Save Money in College in 6 Simple Steps
“Dude, I’m broke” have to be the three most commonly heard words on college campuses. College kids just don’t have a lot of cash. From ramen noodles and ride shares,… Read More
Advantages of Renting College Textbook vs. Buying Them
Why Renting College Textbooks is Better Than Buying Them Book buyback day. More like, “Wish you’d buy back my books for what they’re worth day.” When your kid sells back… Read More
Graduating with Debt: 8 Tips for Paying Back Student Loans
According to a source on wikiHOW, 62% of people over the age of 35 are still paying off their student loans. When you combine the high cost of college with… Read More
Top Tips for College Kids to Save Money on Cell Phone Bills
Whether you’re still footing your kid’s wireless bill or just looking for more ways to save money (car insurance?) every month, check out these simple tips to save money on… Read More
College Students: How to Save Money on Car Insurance
How college students can put the brakes on high car insurance rates Okay, let’s face it. Finding affordable car insurance for college students is probably the last thing on your… Read More
Gift Card Ideas for Your College Kid
When I would ask my college kids what they wanted for Christmas, they would both shout out that magical 4-letter word: CASH! At first, I was fine with simply giving… Read More
10 Unusual College Scholarships – and Where To Find Them
Did you know Hood College in Frederick, Maryland offers a heritage scholarship called their Grandma Scholarship that gives selected freshmen the same first-year tuition as their alumnus parent or grandparent?… Read More
Countdown to College: Don’t Forget About College Health Insurance
As parents scramble around getting all the necessities together for their kid’s first year away at college, one thing can easily be overlooked—health insurance for college students. Chances are, if… Read More
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