I have started working at the age of 12 or 13. No child labor, I was a baby sitter, then a tutor to smaller kids, and since I also played the piano well enough, my music teacher would lend me the music room at lunch time to teach a one hour lesson. I remember I… Read more
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College and career opportunities
There are an endless amount of college degrees that a person can earn. However, some of these degrees are much more valuable on the job market than others. Choosing the right college degree will drastically change your future. You should earn a degree that will be in great demand after you graduate. You should choose… Read more
5 Financial Mistakes That New Parents Make
Finding out that you’re going to be parents is exciting — and terrifying. Are you really prepared to raise a child? Can you manage the sleep deprivation? Can you actually afford to have a baby? While most people find that the actual parenting aspect of having a baby works itself out, many new parents… Read more
Advance Your Career By Advancing Your Education
Many people become comfortable in their jobs under the notion of job security. But the fact remains that for most people job security is a fleeting notion. Companies are constantly looking for ways to cut expenses to just essentials and it’s important to be seen as one of those essentials. The key to your continued… Read more
Second Helping: How to Pay for Graduate School
Going back to school is one way to boost the potential for a higher salary. The problem is that it costs money to go to college at any level. I have found working out a budget to pay for graduate studies can be quite frustrating. Regular living expenses are high enough without the… Read more
How I graduated college with savings
When I was in high school, there was no way around it: I was college-bound. I always had pretty good grades but never was really passionate about any topic. I liked languages the most, because I was almost traveling away from the classroom. But math, literature and history all got me really bored. So… Read more
5 ways to save money as a student
Your time in college will be one of the most amazing times of your life. Freedom, friendships, parties… You will have a blast. That also means new categories in your budget, although there are ways to still have a great time in college without breaking the bank, saving money as a student is easier than… Read more
How to Create a College Student’s Monthly Budget
Working out a budget as a college student can be nerve-wracking. Aside from figuring out how to pay for college tuition, there is also the matter of where you’re going to live, what you’ll eat and whether you will ever be able to buy fashionable clothes again. I was one of those lucky college students… Read more
How I lived on $400 a month in college
Good morning! Over at Make Money Your Way, Troy continues the investing for beginners series and now he talks about how does currency trading work. Click here to read more.. When I enrolled for college, I was still living at home with my father and stepmother. In France, you have to choose your major around March,… Read more
A generational approach of college student debt in America
In the years following the national economic recession, credit card debt has run rampant. While the country is taking great strides to recover from the collapse, debt still remains a major setback for young Americans. So much so that in 2010, the total credit card debt held by this population was surpassed by… Read more