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  5. The Basics You Need to Know About Student Aid

    The Basics You Need to Know About Student Aid

    CreditSoup Staff July 21, 2023  •  7 Minute Read

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    Applying for college is a long and challenging process, so it's no surprise that students often fail to take advantage of free money available to them. There are essay's to do and government forms to fill out. But thankfully, there are many ways to access these opportunities to leave them with less school debt.

  6. Job Hunting Hack: Clean Up Your Social & Financial Profiles

    Job Hunting Hack: Clean Up Your Social & Financial Profiles

    Kat Tretina March 7, 2023  •  4 Minute Read

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    If you’re in the hunt for a job, you likely have polished your resume, bought an interview suit, and spend huge chunks of your day scouring job boards. However, if you haven’t taken the time to check out your web presence & monitor your credit report, you could cost yourself that coveted job.

  9. 3 Credit Card Perks to Help You Save on College Shopping

    3 Credit Card Perks to Help You Save on College Shopping

    Ashley Dull August 29, 2022  •  4 Minute Read

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    If any word can send a parent with teenagers into a bout of anxiety, it's likely to be "college." For every newly-minted freshman who enters college, the proud parents are looking at a yearly bill for tuition and fees of over $10,000 -- and that's for an in-state public university.

  10. How to Get Your First Credit Card

    How to Get Your First Credit Card

    Holly Johnson October 29, 2021  •  4 Minute Read

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    Getting your first credit card is a huge adult milestone just like getting your first car or your first bank account. The problem is, it can be difficult to get approved for a credit card just because you want one.

  13. 5 Back to School Savings Tips to Save

    5 Back to School Savings Tips to Save

    Brittni Shoup-Owens July 23, 2018  •  2 Minute Read

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    Although it seems like summer just started, back to school commercials are playing, school supply lists are being sent in the mail, and school items are making their way back to store shelves. Despite the denial of summer ending, it’s time to start thinking about backpacks, pencils, folders, and back-to-school shopping.

  15. 5 Money Lessons Your Teenager Can Learn with a Credit Card

    5 Money Lessons Your Teenager Can Learn with a Credit Card

    Holly Johnson December 15, 2017  •  5 Minute Read

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    While there are many ways to learn life’s important lessons, one of the best ways to learn is by doing – or through old fashioned trial and error. You can tell your kids how to fish, but they’ll become better fisherman by baiting their own lines and strategizing ways to get fish to bite.

  16. 5 Reasons My Kids Aren’t “Too Good” for Community College

    5 Reasons My Kids Aren’t “Too Good” for Community College

    Holly Johnson October 17, 2017  •  5 Minute Read

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    With college costs and student loan debt soaring, I want to help my kids make smart decisions regarding their future. Since our kids were babies, we’ve been socking money away in their 529 savings plans. By the time they reach college, I estimate they’ll both have $50,000 to pay for any school of their choosing.

  17. Hate the Idea of Student Loans? Here are 8 Ways to Borrow Less for College

    Hate the Idea of Student Loans? Here are 8 Ways to Borrow Less for College

    Holly Johnson July 26, 2017  •  6 Minute Read

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    While higher education is typically a good investment, the surging costs of a college degree have been blurring the line for years. Sure, college graduates tend to earn more, but they’re also facing growing debt loads, too. According to Student Loan Hero, the average 2016 college graduate left school with more than $37,000 in student loan debt.

  18. How to Save Money on Textbooks

    How to Save Money on Textbooks

    Kat Tretina July 25, 2017  •  3 Minute Read

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    While college tuition is expensive enough, coming up with the cash to pay for textbooks can be difficult. The cost of books has skyrocketed in recent years. Since 1978, the price of textbooks has risen 812 percent. The average undergraduate student will spend approximately $1,300 a year on books. That high cost can add thousands to your college education, or can prohibit you from buying necessary books.

  19. 5 Best Cities For New College Graduates

    5 Best Cities For New College Graduates

    Kat Tretina July 19, 2017  •  3 Minute Read

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    Graduating from college is an exciting time. You’re finally done with classes, term papers and exams. From starting a new job to moving out on your own, your life changes drastically after school. However, those changes can be expensive. With expenses like rent and student loan payments, making ends meet can be more challenging than you expected. In the United States, the average rental cost for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,021.

  20. Best Credit Cards for Graduate Students

    Best Credit Cards for Graduate Students

    Jason Steele July 11, 2017  •  3 Minute Read

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    While over a third of Americans have a four-year degree, less than 15% of those over 25 ever receive their master’s or doctoral degree. Just by being a graduate student, you’ve already placed yourself in an elite group. But being a graduate student might not actually feel so elite. Grad students are known for working hard and studying incredibly long hours, while scraping by on a shoestring budget.

  21. Credit cards for college students

    Credit cards for college students

    Natalie Hollingshead June 29, 2017  •  3 Minute Read

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    You’re finally finished with high school and college bound this fall. Getting a credit card before you hit the books come September may be on your to-do list for the next months, but be aware that it’s not as simple as signing on the dotted line and getting a card in the mail.

  22. 5 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

    5 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

    Kirsten Thuringer July 22, 2016  •  2 Minute Read

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    To your kids, shopping for new clothes, gear and school supplies may be the only good thing about going back to school, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune every year. Check out these 5 tips on how to save.

  23. Learn to be Financially Responsible

    Learn to be Financially Responsible

    Kirsten Thuringer April 27, 2016  •  2 Minute Read

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    Graduation is just around the corner and before you know it you could be faced with some tough financial decisions. Check out these personal finance basics to get you ready for the next phase in your life.

  24. During College: Don’t Go Broke!

    During College: Don’t Go Broke!

    Scott Delzer August 24, 2015  •  1 Minute Read

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    With the cost of education always rising, it’s best to cut back whenever possible so you’re not broke when you graduate from college! Check out these few ideas to save you some cash!

  25. Back-to-School Savings Tips

    Back-to-School Savings Tips

    Camie Sims August 22, 2014  •  1 Minute Read

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    Did you procrastinate on your back-to-school shopping again? It is still possible to save - check out these tips for the upcoming school year!

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