Whether you’re in the transition stage or already in college, paying for your education is likely at the top of your priority list. That being said, free money sounds pretty appealing, right? You’ve heard it a thousand times, “Apply for scholarships!” You know your fin... [More]

Many of the New Year’s resolutions people make involve money. That comes as no surprise, because money plays a major role in many aspects of our life. If you’d like to put your finances on more solid ground, consider these resolutions: [More]

There are so many things that an incoming college student needs, and with the cost of college tuition, there isn’t a lot leftover for much else. Whether you are the one having to buy these items, or your parents, setting up a budget is important. [More]

Summer’s here for college students and plans are being made to enjoy the time off of school. How will you spend your summer: going out, pool parties, the lakes? Whatever your plans, it’s difficult not to spend all the money you make (and then some) on summer activities. Here are a few tips to help you have fun and still keep money in your pocket. [More]

It's important to get into good savings habits even if you don't have a lot to save. If you get into the habit of depositing part of your money into savings regularly, you will be on your way to developing good lifelong savings habits. Often, people call this "pay yourself first." This means to deposit money into your savings account before spending it on something else. [More]

Both credit unions and banks offer almost entirely the same products and services, but it's how they offer those services that make them different. [More]

Have you ever needed to purchase gifts when you didn’t have any idea wat to buy? You could spend a long day at the mall buying gifts and then realize that you forgot a few people and have to make another trip out for more shopping. Doing a little planning before you hit the stores can save you time, frustration, and money. Hopefully these tips will help. [More]

As a college student, if you’re not studying, chances are you want to do something fun, and most of the time doing something fun involves spending money. And as a college student, chances are you don’t have much money. So, here are just a few suggestions to help you bring down the cost of entertainment. [More]

Groceries and eating out can get pretty expensive when you’re on a college budget. Below are a few tips to help you save some money on food in college. [More]