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7 Money Lessons For College Freshmen

The most exciting time is here – you are about to start college! You will get to manage your own schedule, and very importantly, your own money. It can be a learning curve – so let us help you with the first steps! Take these tips with you when you start college in these coming […]

Credit Card Use Declines Among Students

Are you in student loan debt? You’re not alone. The average college loan owed by the class of 2010 was up to $25,250 by the end of 2011. On a positive note however, on average, the credit card balances have dropped to $811, from a record of $3,173 in 2009. The percentage of students owning […]

How You Should Pay Off Your Student Loan

We realize that this is a long post, but for anyone struggling with student loan debt, it is worth the read. For recent graduates, the stress of paying off a student loan can become nerve-wracking. As we mentioned in last week’s post, some student loans are interest-free for the first six months. If your income […]

Financial Advice for Recent Graduates

May and June are the months to celebrate graduations – to some, the beginning of adulthood. Whether you are graduating from high school or college, there are certain money tips recent grads should follow to get started on the right food – and avoid debt and other financial problems. Here are our top five picks: […]