All articles tagged: “Students”

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5 Financial Moves For Recent College Grads

5 Financial Moves For Recent College Grads

Earning a college degree is essential to success for many reasons, but perhaps the two most important reasons are long-term financial gain and... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 5/27/21

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College Essay Guy™ Guides Students Through the Admissions Process with Courses and Free Resources to Forge a Path to Success

College Essay Guy & Advancing Students’ Education

Statistics show that people with college degrees tend to earn higher salaries than those without a college education. The College... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 9/13/19

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TFS Scholarships Makes Higher Education More Attainable Through an Extensive Financial Aid Database and Access to Helpful Resources

TFS Scholarships Matches Students with Financial Aid Options

As the national student debt burden grows and recent graduates struggle to find their financial footing, access to college... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 12/7/18

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Industry Experts Volunteer to Lead Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) Programs, Bridging the Student Financial Literacy Gap

CARE: Bridging the Student Financial Literacy Gap

The dearth of personal finance education in schools means younger generations aren’t learning the necessary life skills like... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 10/25/18

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Teach For America Gives Students in Low-Income Communities Access to a Quality Education

Teach For America Promotes Access to Quality Education

Many Americans might take educational opportunities for granted, but for a large portion of the US population, the odds of earning... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 5/18/17

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Lenny: Building Sound Credit Among the Young and Mending Credit Missteps of Youth

A Lenny Line of Credit Helps First-Time and Low-Credit Borrowers

The free Lenny Credit app courts college students, Millennials, and people with poor or no credit history and helps them build... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 6/14/16

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10 Undergrads Ready to Revolutionize the Finance Industry

10 Undergrads Ready to Revolutionize the Finance Industry

For thousands of college students around the United States, graduation is right around the corner. The days of juggling internships, exams and... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 4/6/15

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MoneyIsland: The Best Game for Teaching Kids Finance

MoneyIsland: The Best Game for Teaching Kids Finance

In a nutshell — MoneyIsland is a creative and fun program for children that teaches basic financial literacy skills with interactive, engaging... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/5/15

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How to Get Financial Aid When You’re a Student with Bad Credit

How to Get Financial Aid When You’re a Student with Bad Credit

College is more expensive than ever. According to the College Board, the average student at a private university paid just more than $40,000 in... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 1/2/15

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How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for Credit Cards

How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for Credit Cards

If you’re in college and dealing with bad credit, you’re undoubtedly hoping to graduate with a higher score. Doing so isn’t quite as difficult as... read more »

Steven Tumulski

By: Steven Tumulski • 12/18/14

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4 Ways for Students to Avoid Bad Credit

4 Ways for Students to Avoid Bad Credit

College life exposes young adults to countless temptations – one of those being financial. You’re finally free to spend your time and allowance... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/25/14

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University of Missouri Uses P2P Model to Empower Students

University of Missouri Uses P2P Model to Empower Students

It’s no secret college students struggle with financial literacy. With undergrads living on their own with thousands of dollars in student... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/30/14

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Personal Finance @Duke Helps Students See Devil in the Details

Personal Finance @Duke Helps Students See Devil in the Details

The Personal Finance @Duke program offers a comprehensive collection of articles, tools and advice to help students and alumni... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/7/14

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Students, Getting Credit Has Never Been Easier!

Students, Getting Credit Has Never Been Easier!

There’s no better time to get started learning about credit and building your credit history than as a student. Let’s face it, student life is... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 4/17/14

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How to Pay Tuition When You Have Bad Credit

How to Pay Tuition When You Have Bad Credit

We all know in today’s increasingly competitive workplace, you’ve got to have a college degree to succeed. But with the cost of college tuition... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/28/14

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Students Paying for Lunch with Credit Often Choose Unhealthy Foods

Students Paying for Lunch with Credit Often Choose Unhealthy Foods

A recent study in the journal Obesity seems to show a relationship between students eating habits and the way they pay for school meals.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/3/14

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Credit Mistakes College Students Make

Credit Mistakes College Students Make

Building good credit is important if you want to eventually qualify for low loan and insurance rates. The best way to start building your credit... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/28/14

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Study Finds Teens Often Take Precautions to Avoid Identity Theft

Study Finds Teens Often Take Precautions to Avoid Identity Theft

As our lives move online, it isn’t always easy to protect our personal information. Teens and young adults are particularly vulnerable because... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 12/26/13

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How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

Losing a child, a spouse or other close family member is a devastating blow. It is understandable if you feel like you can only manage grieving... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/29/13

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How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

As a general rule, the more education a person has, the more money they will earn during their lifetime. If you have decided to continue your... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/29/13

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Do Personal Loans Help Student Debt?

Do Personal Loans Help Student Debt?

Paying for college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average cost of in-state tuition for one year at a public university is... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/10/13

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College Students Worry About Debt But Not Overdrafts, Study Says

College Students Worry About Debt But Not Overdrafts, Study Says

It looks like college students still need help learning to manage their finances. A new study found many students were already picking up some... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/30/13

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More College Students Drop Out Due to Debt Than Academics

More College Students Drop Out Due to Debt Than Academics

When students build up credit card debt, they aren’t just hurting their finances. They’re also putting their degree at risk. According to a study... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 7/29/13

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7 Credit Tips for New College Students

7 Credit Tips for New College Students

So you’ve graduated and are heading off to college? Congratulations! I’m sure you’ve gotten plenty of advice intended to keep you out of trouble.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/13/13

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How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for a Loan

How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for a Loan

Applying for any type of loan as a student can be quite difficult. All creditors are going to closely look at your credit score before making a... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 7/9/13