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How new college students can acquire and build strong credit
Building good credit is one of the most important aspects of transitioning from college to adulthood. A high credit score can make it easy to leverage lower rates on future auto and home loans. A credit report may be accessed as part of job screenings, so maintaining solid standing is a positive.
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Networking skills help students create opportunities
Networking is a skill that can prove useful throughout life. It comes into play when just starting a career, when looking to get a better job, or finding new clients for business.
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Market Volatility: Paying College Bills Today and Protecting Tomorrow’s Savings
Market volatility is a problem for those who need to pay a college bill now and for those saving for the future. What should parents do to weather the storm?
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Increase College ROI with Federal Work-Study & Part-time Jobs
College affordability shouldn’t be a one-time calculation done at the time a student receives their first financial aid award letter. Reducing the cost of college – and thereby increasing the return on investment – can be done in college.
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Help Students of All Ages Budget Better
While everyone loves holiday presents, one great gift parents can pass to their children is a discussion about money and making a budget. Ok, it’s not the most exciting topic, but it is one that high school and college students need to think about. For the pre-high school crowd, a basic understanding of saving and…
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The College Interview: A Key Step to College Admission
For some students, the college interview may be their first ever formal interview with a prize on the line: admission to the college. An interview can be an important piece of the admission puzzle, along with academics and extracurriculars, and may even help maximize your student’s merit-based financial aid (free money awarded by the college,…
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3 Key Points for Grandparents Funding 529 College Savings Plans
If you’re a grandparent helping to save for your grandchild’s education, you’re not alone. Recent surveys showed that nearly 40% of grandparents make some contribution to their grandchild’s college education.
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Veterans: Plan Ahead with Education Benefits
Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to say thank you to Veterans and their families – all of whom sacrifice so much to serve our country. It’s also an appropriate time to review a wide variety of educational benefits available to Veterans and their families.
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Maximize your Basket of College Funding
With research, early preparation, and open discussions, financing your student’s college education doesn’t have to be confusing. Here are some things to think about: