Before stepping onto campus for the first time, there are three things every Freshman should know about finances. It's important to get aquainted with a these three financial instruments; they'll not only be important throughout college, but the rest of your life. They'll serve you well if you serve them well, but before you can begin to serve them well, you must understand them.

PostedSeptember 16, 2011

AuthorMax

CategoriesCredit & Debt

TagsBanking, College, Credit Cards, Credit History, Financial Literacy, Interest Rates, Student

Access to student loans has been the path, and the only path, to higher education for many students, escpecially those who want to attend prestigious private universities. In 2008, 60% of college students carried some form of student loan and low-interest student loans from the federal government have been a huge source for funding; however, with the upcoming deficit reduction, this could be an area that is cut.

PostedAugust 26, 2011

AuthorMax

CategoriesCredit & Debt

TagsCollege, Frugality, Student, Student Loans

Ah yes, that first time away from home at school. So much free time, so many things to discover, and so much freedom! All these really cool "activities" cost money, so you start spending it; and this is money you don't even have. But, wait! I can put these expenses on my new credit card; they were handing them out like candy, along with a free t-shirt next to the Student Union.

PostedJuly 10, 2011

AuthorMax

CategoriesCredit & Debt

TagsCollege, Credit Cards, Interest Rates, Student

Yes I know college is a lot more expensive today than it was back in the days of covered wagons, when I was attending The University of Virginia. However, in order to better understand the situation, let's first talk about how students get into debt in the first place; there is a fundamental phenomenon for the cause.