Budgeting Student FinancesHow To Save Money On College TextbooksNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901241 It’s a common trope: going to college is expensive. There’s tuition, the overpriced cafeteria plan, and the cramped dorm room that costs more than your
Student FinancesStudent Loan Assistance Programs: What You Need to KnowNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901079 When I graduated from college, I was one of the “lucky ones” with a lower-than-average student debt load. While I “only” had $10,000 in loans,
Student FinancesHow To Leverage Student Credit Cards As A Financial OpportunityNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901080 From the Mint team: Mint may be compensated if you click on the links to our issuer partners’ offers that appear in this article, including
Student FinancesWhat to Do If Your Wages Are Being Garnished for Student LoansNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901059 You’re doing the best you can with your money situation, but somehow, you’re still barely staying afloat. Besides staying on top of your bills, you
Student FinancesHow To Apply For Student Loans Without Your ParentsNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901465 For some prospective college students, taking out student loans is a breeze. When you have a supportive parent there to explain the fine print and
Student FinancesWhy You Might Want to Start Paying Your Student Loans in CollegeNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901048 When I was 26 years old, I paid off my student loans just three years after graduation. People congratulated me on my task and couldn’t
Student FinancesThe Ultimate Guide to Taking Your Dream Gap YearNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901821 Table of Contents For many young adults, it can feel like there’s an expected life path that they’re supposed to follow. You do well in
SavingHow Do Savings Bonds Work? Know the Facts and Save SecurelyNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901048 Savings bonds are securities issued by the US Treasury Department. When a person purchases a savings bond, they are lending their money to the US
SavingThe Five Easiest Ways to Save MoneyNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 201901070 As someone deeply involved in the personal finance world, I’ve noticed a trend developing over the last decade or so. People are taking frugality way,
SavingHow to Embrace the Splurge to Save Your Spending PlanNogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 2019 by Nogwaya CharlesSeptember 30, 20190903 No matter how financially savvy or frugal you are, nobody is immune to the occasional splurge. Whether it’s an outfit that has caught your eye