It may seem daunting to be able to pay for school without getting a student loan or going into debt, but it is possible. In fact, many people are able to do it. You just have to be smart about it – which is going to be a great skill beyond just the college years! […]
Archives for February 2012
Last Minute Frugal Valentine’s Day Tips
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and that means that if you have a significant other, some effort will be required! If you’re on a budget, you may be worried that you have to break the bank to make this day special – but you don’t! There are a lot of frugal ways to make Valentine’s Day […]
Can Debt Hurt a Relationship?
I feel like everywhere you turn, debt is abundant. That is sad… However, with that debt comes a person, and that person will eventually form a relationship. That relationship will usually be built around everything but money – love, friendship, shared interests, etc. And when the money piece comes out, will the relationship be jeopardized? Love […]
Supercharging Your Returns with Options Trading
If you are looking for a way to boost your current investment returns, option trading could be something you may want to look into. There are a lot of ways that you can use options to leverage your current portfolio, or for a new investment all together. It is important to remember that, although options can be […]
Student Loans: Banks Win, You Lose
When you go to your financial aid office to think about getting a student loan, do you think that financial aid officer is working in your best interest? What if you just have to click the mouse three times on a webpage, and suddenly you are approved for $20,000 in student loans? Who do you […]
Preparing To File Your First Tax Return
Now that you’re in college and working, it is most likely the first time you’ve had to file your own taxes. Congratulations, that is a huge step forward in life, but it is also annoying to have to give up some of your hard earned cash to Uncle Sam. Here are a few things you […]
Preparing for the Future With Life Insurance
When it comes to preparing for the future, you might think you’ve got everything handled with your company-paid life insurance policy and your will. That’s all you need to make sure your family is secure, right? Wrong. A simple will is not the only way or the best way to protect your assets. Having mortgage […]
Groundhog Day and The Stock Market
It’s Goundhog Day, and I feel like I may be in a movie. Anyone remember the movie with Bill Murray? Does anyone remember back in March 2000 – when the tech market was booming and the NASDAQ was over 5,000? People were launching companies and tech IPOs were hot? Then again, in 2007, when the […]
It’s FAFSA Time for Financial Aid 2012
If you’re a student looking for potential college aid, or a current student looking for loans and grants, the 2012-2013 FAFSA is now available online. If you’ve never done it before, it is similar to filling out a tax return, but also requests a lot of information from your parents as well. What is the […]