Education costs are gradually increasing, and the remedy is to cut short the time spent in college. Books, expensive tuition, and other college expenses can all be overwhelming. Therefore, finding ways to wind up your college education and join the workforce may be a proper plan. The quest to complete college earlier can begin as […]
Loans are an important part of personal finance, but they can be overwhelming and confusing. Before getting into one that might be a significant financial burden, you should explore some of the options. Below, we break down some of the most common types of loans you might find yourself applying for and what to know […]
With not a single care in the world, college students have very different priorities in life, and getting life insurance is not one of them. However, it’s essential to think about the future and make plans. Sometimes, life is full of unpredictable events. Some people are under the impression that life insurance is a hoax. […]
Your twenties are the time for fun, hard work, and setting yourself up for the best financial future possible. Here, we go over twenty money mistakes to avoid in your twenties so that you can live your best life now and be debt-free in the future. 1. Skimping on Health Insurance It might be tempting […]
I’m not even going to sugarcoat it: I’m basically the poster child for the white girl from the suburbs whose dad just took care of all the bills growing up and never taught me anything about finances. They were traditional that way: Dad handled money stuff and Mom handled childrearing stuff. My parents never gave me […]
Lee Siegel ran an op-ed last week explaining why he defaulted on his student loans, and why he thinks today’s youth should, too. This is terrible advice. Please do not default on your loans. Please do everything you can not to default on your loans. His reasoning boils down to some pretty malodorous narcissism, like […]
Today, New York University costs around $45,000 annually for tuition alone. When I attended over 10 years ago, it was closer to $30,000 annually. If either of those two numbers makes you feel short of breath, join me on the floor. I was able to attend such an expensive school through a couple of scholarships, […]
Loans come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from quite simple loans between friends or family members to more complex ones like auto, payday, and student loans. Banks, credit unions, and other people borrow money for important items, like a car, home, or student loans. Other loans, such as small business loans and the ones […]
