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5 Financial Benefits of Attending Community College

Getting a college education doesn’t have to mean spending four (or more) years at a university followed by years of paying off student debt. Attending community college before—or instead of—going to a university is a money-saving option that makes a college education attainable for just about anyone. Take a look at the following financial benefits […]

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Get Smart! 5 Ways to Save on College Textbooks

When planning your back-to-college budget, it’s important to include textbooks in the mix. That’s because the College Board estimates the cost of a year’s worth of textbooks to be nearly $1,200 per student — quite a chunk of change on top of tuition, room and board, food and other necessities. The good news is there […]

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Easy Ways to Save on College Costs

As students prepare to descend on college campuses across the country, it’s the perfect time to discuss saving on college costs. While the cost of tuition is a non-negotiable, there are many more ways you can save on the overall costs related to receiving a college degree. Here are several ways you can save on […]

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What Your Kid Doesn’t Need for College

Sending your kid off to college is exciting, nerve-wracking and above all – expensive! On top of tuition and housing costs, your newly minted college student is going to need all the essentials to create a home away from home. The costs can add up fast. But the good news is there are several pricier […]

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What You Need to Know Before Borrowing Money for College

A weak economy and rising tuition costs have forced student loan debt levels into the spotlight. People from all walks of life and backgrounds struggle with payments. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports student loan debt has even surpassed credit card debt in America. If you need a loan to pay […]

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Financial Tips for Older College Students

Whether you’re going back to school to finish a degree you started earlier in your life, or you’re planning to attend college for the first time as an adult, congratulations! You’ll see your efforts pay off in the form of higher lifetime earnings. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the expected lifetime earnings of an […]

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Money-Saving Tips for College Students

Today’s college students must navigate a far different financial landscape than those who graduated just a few years ago. Tuition is higher, jobs are scarce and personal debt levels are rising. Yet despite these warning signs, many young adults don’t realize the impact of poor money management. Excessive spending and inadequate planning at 18, 19 […]

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Financing a College Education

The challenge of getting ready for college today has become a growing problem for many students and their families due to: 1. Growing enrollments and greater numbers of student applicants pressing against limited college facilities, faculty, and other resources. 2. Rising costs of attending college, including increasing tuition costs that have been growing faster than […]

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