College age adults and actual college students have made the biggest gains in filing for bankruptcy in the past five years. The gains that twenty somethings have made in bankruptcy court are not a shock to some in the financial industries. With credit card companies marketing to young and younger consumers a significant number of teenagers have one or more credit cards. 65% of college undergrads have more than one credit card and most post grads are carrying almost $5000 …

If you are attending college on a budget, things can get tight. That is why it is always good idea to be on the lookout for things that will help your money go that much further. Things you can get at no cost like; Food Entertainment Academic help Things That Are Free but You Don’t Know Some things in school are covered with your tuition and other fees. So you need to be aware of what is available for you …

Tough times make it tough to find work, but for college students looking for part-time work may not be as difficult. Many employers are cutting back on high paid-full time staff and replacing them with part-time workers. Good Time To Find Part-Time jobs So if you are a student in need of a part-time gig, now might be a good time to find a part-time job, but what part-time jobs are good for college students? Look Off Campus You may …

Every year, billions of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed. Several investigations have been initiated to determine why these scholarships go unclaimed. The concessions of these studies show that many kids are weak in their abilities to search for scholarships that can be used to fund their college education. Scholarships are offered from many sources. Both government and private institutions offer scholarships for various reasons. Many kids benefit from scholarships based on the economic condition, ethnicity, academic achievement, physical capabilities and …

The majority of college students graduate with a huge amount of debt. Most students have to taken out student loans to help with the rising cost of college tuition and other fees. But are all student loans built alike? Taking out loans is normal and a good investment in you and your future, but not all student loans are built alike. There are some good and bad of taking out student loans – let’s take a look at a few. …

Due to the credit crunch, many counselors are advising parents to line up a lender and apply for their Parent Plus Loan so that they can lock in terms as soon as possible. But, what happens if you get rejected for a Parent PLUS loans? What now? Well, getting a loan rejection letter can be very disappointed and exhausting after all the work you put into helping your child(ren) pay for their education. There are still ways to get financial …

It is almost graduation time, yeah! This should be one of the happiest times for graduates because you finally did it – you actually made it to graduation. But it is interesting to know that throughout the anticipation and excitement there are ways to actually ruin your own convocation…! Here are some of the torch bearers. 1. Tripping Now the nervousness is kicking in, how can I make it across the stage without falling flat on my face? Then the …

Does cash rule everything around you? If you are looking to make lots of money, but not sure what college degree to pursue, look no further. Just pick one of the top 8 college degrees listed below. These degrees are paying big bucks and you cannot go wrong, if it is the big bucks you are chasing after. In 2010 the degrees that garner the highest salary offers, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers are as follow: …