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With so much information on a credit report you may struggle with the idea of conducting a comprehensive review. Where do you start? What do you look for? Which information is most important? All of these questions will be rolling through your mind. While there is no right or wrong way to conduct a credit … Read more

Getting your first credit card is super exciting. Finally, it’s an opportunity to start building some credit, and it’s also hugely useful when it comes to dealing with any emergencies that come your way–so there’s no need to call your parents for money if you somehow end up missing a flight back home and need … Read more

When it comes to travel, one of the best memories you can make is by traveling while you’re a student. Whether you’re studying abroad, taking a Eurotrip with friends one summer, or finding a way to balance work while you find yourself on one of the many roads to Rome, it can be a stressful … Read more

When you’re a student, saving money can be a struggle. After all, the costs add up–from textbooks for class, to going out with friends for dinner, to going out for drinks over the weekend, it seems like you’re always spending money. And even with a part-time job at the local bar or your work-study position, … Read more

What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a stash of money, usually set aside in a separate bank account, that you have earmarked for emergencies only. You never know what life is going to throw at you, whether it’s a lost job, a medical or dental procedure, a significant issue with your home, … Read more

When reviewing your credit report (something you should do at least once a year), it’s important to pay close attention to every last detail. Taking this one step further, you must be sure that every bit of information is 100 percent accurate. It only takes one error to drag down your credit score – and … Read more

You might look carefree as you throw your mortarboard in the air on graduation day, but you’re already feeling a heavy weight on your shoulders. According to Debt.org, 72 percent of students go into debt to cover the increasing costs of higher education. However, the Wall Street Journal reports nearly five million people have debts … Read more

Along with that crisp, new diploma often comes some pretty untidy business: student loan debt. According to Forbes and the New York Federal Reserve as of Q4 2016, there are 44.2 million total borrowers with student loan debt in the U.S. In other words, you’re not alone. So “how can I help myself manage my … Read more

Everyone deserves a vacation, however, sometimes it can be hard to earn one. Yes, for many of us, it seems like a daunting task being able to afford travel, with how much debt we might have or the dedication to saving. However, with a little bit of financial planning and some savvy research, you too … Read more

Holiday shopping is on the rise. Last year, over $5 billion was spent on Black Friday, a record. Overall, holiday spending in 2016 increased nearly 4 percent compared to 2015, a considerable increase considering that billions of dollars are normally spent during the holiday season. In fact, one third of retail sales in the United … Read more