Five New Year “Musts” for the Financially Fit College Student
The new year is a great time to reflect on current habits and make adjustments to the things we would like to change or improve. While many people tend to focus on things like diet and exercise,...
View ArticleMeeting the Money Challenges of Adult College Students
Check out my recent Huffington Post article on meeting the money challenges of adult college students for some great tips!
View ArticleAn Easy Way to Make Your Refund Last!
When it comes to your Financial Aid refund, remember that these funds are provided to help you with your out-of-pocket college expenses such as books, transportation or rent if you are living off...
View ArticleGreat Online Tutorial on How to Retrieving Tax Info for the FAFSA
The IRS Data Retrieval tool allows FAFSA applicants to request and retrieve their tax return data from the IRS. It’s the best way to ensure your tax information is accurate. However, some parents and...
View ArticleChallenge Week 2: Understand Your Student Loan Payment
Use this handy student loan payment calculator to estimate your monthly student loan payments...
View ArticleMoney Rules for Back to School!
As the beginning of the fall semester quickly approaches, you may be focused on packing up, checking your class schedule, ordering books and paying your tuition bill. But it’s also a good idea to...
View ArticleTop Ten Freshman Money Myths
Starting college is one of the most important and exciting times of your life. Now that you’re all “checked-in,” enjoy your college experience without worrying about where your next meal will come from...
View ArticleChallenge Week 2: Understand Your Student Loan Payment
Student loans are a major financial responsibility, so be sure to keep track of how much you owe and what your likely monthly payment will be when your graduate or leave school. This week's challenge...
View ArticleMoney Rules for Back to School
Now that you’re settling in for the new term, it’s a great time to review your cash flow and make a plan to get through the semester on a full tank. Here are some tips for a smooth ride! Review your...
View ArticleMeeting the Money Challenges of Adult College Students
Check out my recent Huffington Post article on meeting the money challenges of adult college students for some great tips!
View ArticleAn Easy Way to Make Your Refund Last!
When it comes to your Financial Aid refund, remember that these funds are provided to help you with your out-of-pocket college expenses such as books, transportation or rent if you are living off...
View ArticleGreat Online Tutorial on How to Retrieving Tax Info for the FAFSA
The IRS Data Retrieval tool allows FAFSA applicants to request and retrieve their tax return data from the IRS. It’s the best way to ensure your tax information is accurate. However, some parents and...
View ArticleChallenge Week 2: Understand Your Student Loan Payment 2013
Use this handy student loan payment calculator to estimate your monthly student loan payments...
View ArticleTop Ten Freshman Money Myths
Starting college is one of the most important and exciting times of your life. Now that you’re all “checked-in,” enjoy your college experience without worrying about where your next meal will come from...
View ArticleChallenge Week 2: Understand Your Student Loan Payment
Student loans are a major financial responsibility, so be sure to keep track of how much you owe and what your likely monthly payment will be when your graduate or leave school. This week's challenge...
View ArticleMoney Rules for Back to School
Now that you’re settling in for the new term, it’s a great time to review your cash flow and make a plan to get through the semester on a full tank. Here are some tips for a smooth ride! Review your...
View ArticleBefore You Relax, Reapply
Don’t forget that you must reapply for federal financial aid each year. You can complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at Federal Student Aid for the 2015-16 academic...
View ArticleIncome-Based Repayment: What it Means For Your Student Loan
If you’ve used federal student loans to finance your education, you’ll be expected to start paying them back six months after you graduate. But if have very high student debt relative to your income,...
View ArticleShow Me the Money!
Your federal financial aid offer has arrived—hopefully it’s a good one, and you won’t need to look anywhere else for money. But if the amount you received from the government or your institution won’t...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Consolidating Your Loans
If college graduation is on the horizon and with it the need to begin repaying your student loans, you might want to consider consolidating your loans, which is basically combining multiple loans into...
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