Archive | August, 2012

Five small tricks and one big one for saving money during college

August 3, 2012

Sometimes the small things make all the difference, and that's never more true for your wallet than during your four years of college. A penny saved is a penny earned, and you're going to need all the pennies you can get once you graduate. Do your best to save more than a few cents at a time with these quick tips for saving money during college.…

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Using Twitter to find great scholarships

August 2, 2012

Since its debut, Twitter has quickly become a reigning king of social media. It's simple, haiku-like 140-character parameters means that it stands out from the crowd - fast, efficient and useful. Sounds like a great tool for scholarship seekers, and If you're looking for scholarship opportunities, you're sure to find a few in the Twitterverse.
U.S. News and World Report recently published a story by Scholarship America outlining the top ten Twitter handles for those social network-savvy individuals looking for a little financial assistance for college.…

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Great ways to ensure financial stability after graduation

August 1, 2012

College is a tough time financially for most students. While you'll be forking out money hand over fist to stay in school, chances are you won't have the spare hours for full-time employment, and even part-time work is sparse and accrued at minimum wage.
So how do you avoid crippling debt post graduation? College costs a lot, but it shouldn't cost you your quality of life after you graduate.…

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