When I was an undergraduate at the University of California, Irvine, I had a close friend who was smart, ambitious and very focused on her academic studies. Her goal was to graduate in three years – and she did just that. Not surprisingly, she later went on to quickly earn a graduate degree too, even […]
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You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that having a lot of credit card debt can be a drag. Duh. It’s no fun stressing every time you get your monthly credit card statements or worrying if you’ll have the money to at least cover the minimum payments on your credit card
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Hundreds of colleges and universities in America offer fixed-price tuition, a model that theoretically should save students money over four years. If you attend a fixed-price school, the campus guarantees that the tuition rate you pay as a freshman will be the exact same rate you pay in your fourth (and hopefully final) year as
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= If your credit card debt is growing larger than ever or you can’t seem to stick to a budget, it’s probably time to revamp your spending habits. Creating a realistic budget can help. But that’s really just a start. To avoid being cash-strapped and constantly feeling broke, you also have to avoid some common spending
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When you attend a two-year college, not being able to transfer college credits can hinder your ability to graduate, or graduate on time, both of which can be costly. So before you attend any community college, make sure you have a game plan for getting in an out as quickly as possible, and then transferring
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When you take the time to interact with a number of credit card holders, you will learn that they all have a reason for using their credit cards. Some would like reassurance that they have access to finance, even during periods where they cannot access cash. Others use their credit cards to reduce debt more quickly, by
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To tackle high tuition expenses and save money on college, many students start off at an affordable two-year college, earn an associate’s degree, and then transfer to a four-year college or university where they earn their bachelor’s degree. In my book, College Secrets, I call this process the “two-step” college option. And for strategic, focused
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Take one look at the ridiculous cost of attending a four-year college in America – where total costs can range from $25,000 annually to more than $65,000 a year – and you might be tempted to say: “forget it!” But before you give up on your college dreams or mistakenly think that paying for college
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Even though the vast majority of U.S. colleges and universities do charge tuition, there are about a dozen schools in America that are classified as so-called tuition free colleges or no tuition institutions. If you get accepted into one of these schools, your worries about tuition can be put to rest.
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Divorce can be unpleasant, particularly if your breakup occurs past the age of 50. There’s the emotional sting of dealing with a failed relationship late in life, the challenges of dating again and starting over as a single person, and of course, financial issues to tackle. Unfortunately, money matters can sometimes take a backseat to the
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It’s a common dilemma for parents of high-achieving students: their kid has gotten into an elite college, or even an Ivy League school, but now it’s time to pay the bill. For families who can’t afford to write the check, a common question emerges: is it worth it to pay for an education at a
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There are countless types of credit cards available today, and many of them are tailor-made to suit specific spending habits and lifestyles. When choosing a credit card, it is important not to choose the first card offered to you, but rather to compare the different features offered by different credit card companies. Given the sheer
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Many American colleges and universities provide tuition discounts in order to attract the applicants that they want most. The discount comes in the form of free money to cover tuition — like grants, scholarships or other merit aid from an institution that doesn’t have to be repaid.
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We all know that college tuition is on the rise. But when you see that at many top public colleges’ total costs in America exceed $25,000 annually, and that costs for many excellent private schools are in the $50,000 to $60,000 range or more per year, it’s quite mind-blowing. Does it cost good money for
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For most families, full ride scholarships are the ultimate financial dream—covering tuition, fees, room, and board for four years of college. With college costs soaring into the tens of thousands annually, it’s no wonder these scholarships are so coveted. But here’s the reality: fewer than 1% of college students receive a full ride. Still, they
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