Category: College Debt
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A High School Student’s Financial Empowerment

Financial Empowerment. There are different meanings of financial empowerment to many people. I am a high school student about to embark on my journey to college. While my parents have always footed my expenses, and then most of them once I got a job, going into college, they are not able to take on that…
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Affordable Travel Destinations for College Students

As a student, through the school year, you get buried in your textbooks. Sometimes you get the desire to travel, and you can’t wait until the spring break or the summer to plan a trip. Just to get away from all the all night studying and dining hall food, just to gain real-life experiences and…
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How to Tackle the Cost of College

How to tackle the cost of college Everyone knows that the cost of going to college is getting more expensive by the year. Tuition costs have grown about 6% annually, and in 15 years, the cost of just one year of college could exceed $100,000. Students and their families are constantly on the hunt for…
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Cost of College Around The World – What Will It Cost You?

The cost of college has risen significantly over the last several decades. The cost of college when I went, back in 1991 was approximately $10,000 per year. That was a private college, so, it was higher than a state funded university. With the reach we are allowed now, with the internet, the search for cheaper…
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Tips on Helping College Kids to Avoid Debt in College

Debt in college is a serious issue, and it is something that can be stopped if parents and kids take the time to learn more about accruing debt whether it’s through student loans or credit cards. As mentioned, student loans are one of the main reasons for debt in college. A large majority of students…