How to Find and Apply for Paid Internships
Internships are an important part of finishing college. It's an opportunity to get to know a future career and network in ways you can’t do otherwise. Paid inte...
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Higher Education: What Is the True Cost of College?
College loan debt is often cited as a major obstacle to growing net worth and getting ahead on the goals of buying a home or saving for retirement. So, is there...
How to Save Money with Best Buy Student Discounts
Going to college can be costly, so saving money where you can is important. When shopping at big chain retailers like Best Buy, however, there is an opportunity...
30 Weird College Scholarships
The video below by Mental Floss lists 30 weird college scholarships. Scholarships for making the best peanut butter sandwich, coming up with the best zombie apo...
Will College Make You Richer?
College will definitely make you richer. College graduates earn almost twice as much as high school grads. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati...
How to Get Money to go Back to College
Returning to college is exciting. Paying for it, less so.
Those looking to finance a return to college should start by filling out the FAFSA, or Free Applica...
What Are 2014 and 2015 Coverdell ESA Contribution Limits?
Coverdell ESA contribution limits are set at $2,000 per beneficiary per year. Coverdell ESA plans are like IRAs for education, following most of the same rules ...
What Your Financial Aid Office Won’t Tell You About Your Student Loans
There are several things to consider before taking on huge student loans. Unfortunately, financial aid officers don't always give you all of the information yo...