college costs

8 Financial Consequences of Choosing College Prestige Over Practicality For many students and families, the allure of an elite, name-brand college is undeniable. The ivy-covered buildings, sto... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Smart Living: 7 Ways Living on Campus Can Save You Serious Cash While Earning Your Degree Living on campus while earning your degree can help you save money on living expenses. If you stay in your college dorms... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Ways to Save Money on School Supplies For College Back to school season is an expensive time of year, especially if you’re a rising freshman in college. On average,... read the story

by Tamila McDonald

Should You Save For Your Grandkids College? With the rising cost of college, many grandparents feel that helping their grandkids over the cost is a good idea. After... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

Is College Really Necessary? It’s no secret that college costs are rising to ridiculous levels. Kids are graduating with huge debt loads. Even ... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

Graduating College Without Debt My neighbor’s child, Lisa, just graduated from college. She could have gone to some prestigious private schools or... read the story

by David G. Mitchell

Why Parents Shouldn’t Pay Entirely For College One of the most enduring images that I recall from college was a video clip of an obviously drunk student at a football ... read the story