Saving Money in College

Going to college can be expensive, which is why having a comprehensive budget for college students is so important. Without a solid budget, your student could struggle to make ends meet, making their time in school less comfortable and more stressful. Luckily, a college student budget can help your student avoid financial hardship. While the…

  Let’s be serious – paying for college is terrifying for the majority of families these days. According to College Board, average college tuition and fees increased by 9% over the last 5 years, making the total cost of college a large chunk of change for most families. If you have a child heading to…

Everyone knows that college can be expensive. Beyond costs like tuition and room and board, textbooks are one of the expenses that students struggle to manage. One survey even showed that about 43 percent of college students choose to skip meals so they can afford materials for their classes. 31 percent decide to take fewer…

The freelance and remote work economy have opened up a whole new world of online jobs for college students looking to earn money. Gone are the days of competing for the few food service, babysitting, or retail jobs in a small college town. Now, college students across the nation are making money on their own time,…

If your college student is going to be a bit cash poor while they are at school, having a college food budget is essential. After all, it’s hard to learn, study, or take tests when your stomach is growling, so your student needs to make sure they can afford enough to eat. Additionally, knowing how…

Amazon Prime can certainly be a boon for households but, with Amazon Prime Student, college students can also experience amazing bargains. While the cost of Amazon Prime keeps going up, hitting $119 a year in 2018, students can get all of the same benefits for less than $50 a year ($49, to be exact). That’s…