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Personal financial advice for students

Personal financial advice for students

Personal finance as a term wasn’t brought up or even talked about amongst friends while I attended college 2 years ago. In fact, I only remember it vaguely discussed by professors. Many people in college have the responsibility to create their own income, to remain in college. Study full time, work part time, social life-no time. That time spent earning their way, whether it was for school or to have money to go out with friends, it was a meaningless burden to me. People like this understood personal finance better than I did after 4 ½ years majoring in Accounting and Finance.

Best Ways to Save Money as a Student

Best Ways to Save Money as a Student

Money at university is a very fragile thing. You need to keep an eye on every last penny and absolutely every penny counts. Keeping an eye on your student loan is a very good way to keep your costs down, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best money saving tips for when […]

Some Student Loan Debt Advice

Individuals that consolidate their student loans are often able to take advantage of lower, fixed, interest rates, effectively lowering their monthly payments and reducing the financial-related stress that many people are currently feeling. The tough economy has forced individuals to be creative financially and to entertain any and all financial arrangements that might help them save money. This has been especially true in recent years where there has been growth of guarantor loans where a parent or other family member with a good credit history guarantees the student’s loan repayments.

A person that consolidates their student loans stands to benefit in a number of ways. They are potentially able to reduce their monthly payments and secure a fixed rate via guarantor loans or other types of loans for bad credit siuations. An individual might also be able to take advantage of those student loan re-payment plans specifically designed for those having a tough time paying back what they owe. A poor economy coupled with layoffs has made it necessary for many people to consolidate or make other special arrangements.

5 Important Credit Card Tips for Students

5 Important Credit Card Tips for Students

Your credit is something you can’t run away from – at least not if you want the finer things in life after you graduate college, such as a car or house. Unless you were born into a wealthy family and a trust fund, you’re going to have to work for the things you want. Going […]

How to Establish Good Credit in College

How to Establish Good Credit in College

College life is all about learning responsibility. There’s no one around day in and day out to push you to go to class or even to nudge you in the right direction. This is called adulthood – it’s when you have to make all of your own decisions and reap whatever consequences they sow. While […]