“‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1817 Many families are used to cutting back on the little luxuries to pay for the rising costs of healthcare and education. I am no stranger to this, as I would guess are you, my readers, however it…
Hey guys, check out this awesome guest post today! Pyper Barnes is a Finance Major who recently graduated from the University of Alabama in 2016. She decided to start a scholarship website, Weird Scholarships, to spread awareness on scholarship opportunities. This is just one way she is helping others limit…
Paying for your education usually is done through student loans, grants, and scholarships or out of your own pocket. Many people don’t realize that there is way more options than just the traditional methods of payment. A lot of the times your employer has the ability to offer educational assistance and help foot the bill.…
Saving is hard for every student because there are some many things you simply cannot refuse to buy. Back-to-school shopping usually costs a lot for boys, girls and their parents, therefore, you have to know all the tricks and tips on how to save money on it. A request “Type my essay for me” is…
The average cost of attending a four-year, out-of-state university has reached a jaw-dropping $32,762 per year, according to College Board. While in-state tuition is substantially lower, a year of tuition and expenses will still set you back approximately $19,000. With figures like these, it’s no wonder why financial concerns deter so many prospective students from…
Hi there friends! Today I want to present you with something entirely different, the next YouTube sensation – Inside the Artists Wallet. Ok, so maybe not a general sensation, but if you’ve ever wondered how people who work in the arts actually manage to get by and not starve to death, this is the series…
Today the fabulous Eva from TeensGotCents swapped posts, so if you want to check out mine, you’ll need to head over to her site. Make sure you don’t miss her post on dual enrollment though! Sometimes I think arts and humanities degrees get a bad wrap. A recent comment over on my blog fired me…
There are a few tricks you can do as a college or high school student that will help keep the costs down for your college education. 1.) Take every Advanced Placement (AP) course your high school offers. Granted, if you’re not a good student, you may not want to risk your GPA, so a variation…
College these days is ridiculously expensive. I’ve ranted about it a few times. However, the goal of today’s post is not to rant, but to overcome. As much as I wanted my angry keystrokes to take down the system, the fact remains that college is still necessary for most. So what’s a parent (or a…
Conventional wisdom says to go to school, major in something reliable that will make you lots of money, find a boy, settle down and stay there forever. Recently a commenter of my blog left the following note for me: I never understand why parents always seem willing to let kids invest in all these exotic…