Financial milestones for young adultsHere’s how to make the most of your first credit card and other payment methods on the road to full-fledged adulthood (and financial freedom)As with so many things in life, it pays to start early. As in, starting early in adulthood to build up a solid credit history so when it […]
How to Negotiate Salary for Your First JobThings are falling into place, and after months of researching your options, polishing your resume and sitting through awkward interviews, you think you may have found your dream job.You’ve already gone for a follow-up interview and the position is as good as yours. The only obstacle to cross […]
How to Create Your First Elevator PitchElevator pitches take humble-bragging to a new level. At its core, the concept of an elevator pitch is to squeeze all you can about your talents, strengths and work experience into the time it takes for an elevator to travel from one floor to the next.Your last few months […]
Preparing for an InterviewYou’ve fired off your resume to a potential workplace, and they’ve contacted you to set up an interview. You’re super-excited to prove yourself, but also super-nervous. What if you mess up and jeopardize your chance at landing the job? What happens if you get tongue-tied and can’t answer the interviewer’s questions?There’s no […]
All You Need To Know About Applying For FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season is in full swing! Whether you’re a college student, a high school senior or you’re seeking financial aid for your college-age child, it’s time to fill out those forms. The rules and deadlines can be confusing, but we’re here […]
All You Need To Know About Your First (Student) LoanYou might approach your student loan the same way you approach those term papers: If you don’t think about them, they can’t really stress you out. Unfortunately, just like those papers you’ll eventually have to write, your student loan debt isn’t going anywhere.If you’ve borrowed the […]
How To Save On Your First Set Of College TextbooksPurchasing every textbook you need for class can take a big bite out of your budget. We’re talking huge amounts here: According to the National Association of College Stores, the average college student spends upward of $80 on each new textbook and can sometimes drop as […]
DO MY MONTHLY BILL PAYMENTS AFFECT MY CREDIT SCORE?Q: I’m working on improving my credit score, so I’m being extra careful about paying my bills on time. But, since I don’t see these payments reflected in my score, I’m wondering: Do my monthly payments, like utility bills, count toward my credit score? A: It’s commendable that you’re working […]
Making the Most of Your First Summer SemesterHello summer! It’s the season of flip-flops and sunburn, ice cream and road trips, fireworks and barbecues. And, if you’re one of the thousands of college students staying on for the summer semester, it’s the season of textbooks and lectures, term papers and exams, coursework and study groups.But […]
REVIEW: Note-Taking AppsYou aren’t seriously still scribbling your to-do list on plain paper, are you? Get with the times and choose one of these popular note-taking apps to help you do the job. Your scrawls will never be the same. 1. EvernoteStop misplacing your to-do lists by moving all your notes to the cloud with Evernote. […]