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How Can College Students Make Extra Money?

By Alex HepgurnLast updated on December 22, 2022

Life as a college student is not all rainbows and sunshine. Juggling between personal commitments, deadlines, and ever-mounting work pressure gradually takes a toll on young minds. There’s so much to manage, from food to lodging and expenses, and you have to do it all alone, mostly. It is during the time of acute emergencies …

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The 5 Best Pieces of Personal Finance Advice for Graduating Seniors

By Jessica KaneLast updated on December 22, 2022

Graduating from high school or college is a momentous occasion in your life. It signals the end of childhood and a steady transition into adulthood, which comes with it many responsibilities. For instance, it is now your responsibility to pay your own bills and otherwise manage your own finances. Here’s a piece of financial advice …

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65+ Part-Time Job Ideas for High School and College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 28, 2024

Part-time jobs can be a great way to put a dent in helping pay for your college education or just give students some extra cash.   Depending on your skills and interests, there are a wide variety of options when it comes to finding part-time work. In fact, the changing employment trends that are having …

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How To Improve Your Credit Score During College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

With tests, student loans, and plenty of studying, credit scores are often forgotten during college. However, these years are a great time to start working on your score. When you graduate, if your score is strong, it will help you get the things you need, like a car or an apartment. Here are some small …

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9 Effective Ways to Save Money as a College Student

By Joy MaliLast updated on December 22, 2022

College life is definitely important in anyone’s life. The college-going students are exposed to a completely new atmosphere. At this point, they can enjoy freedom as a student. At the same time, they have to learn many things to become successful in the years ahead. It is because most students have to get settled in …

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How Low-Income Students Can Prepare and Save for College!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

For some, a college education might feel like a far off dream, rather than an attainable reality. There’s a lot of talk about how expensive college is, and the crazy amount of debt students graduate with. But in all that talk, there’s something that rarely gets mentioned that really ought to: college can be affordable. …

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Financial Facts about Colleges in America

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Finance is often at the forefront of many major college decisions. Is this school too expensive? What kind of financial aid can I receive? How much debt will I graduate with? What sort of major converts to a well-paying job? There are enough questions to make your mind spin. But there are a lot of …

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Money Saving Apps for College Students

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

It can be difficult for college students to manage their money. Being on their own for the first time presents new challenges and situations that they have not encountered before, especially when it comes to finances. It is important to have a firm grasp and understanding of one’s financial standing early on to avoid accruing …

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Financial Terminology Every College Student Needs to Know

By Dave LandryLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re starting college soon or you’re already in the midst of earning a degree, there are certain things on the financial terminology front that you should know a thing or two about. Hitting the books, working on essays, and hanging out with friends are all part of the post-secondary school experience, and you no …

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Parents, Don’t Pay For Everything

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are a couple life skills that college kids need to know in order to survive. How to cook, how do laundry, how to study, etc. Of course, of all of these things that your student needs to know, one of the most important tricks is how to save money and work with a budget. …