Archive for tag: finances
6 Hidden Costs in Your College Budget
June 16, 2011 3:18 pm Career AdviceWith the lazy days of summer slipping by fast we”ll soon have to be thinking about that ominous college budget for the coming school year. Don’t be caught off-guard! Take a look at these six college budget line items that are often overlooked.
Is a Degree in Finance for you?
June 14, 2011 10:56 am Moms in SchoolOnly you can answer this question openly and honestly. If you love money and are financially minded, this most definitely is something worth looking into. Upon completion of a degree, you can apply for excellent jobs in this field. Types of careers in Finance Financial Analyst- Financial analysts according to the wise geek on wisegeek.com, [...]
The Lowdown on Student Loans
December 17, 2010 1:09 pm Career AdviceThinking of going to college, but you don’t qualify for scholarships, grants or any of the other free money so often associated with financial aid? Maybe it’s time to consider a college loan. Don’t worry, taking out a college loan is not the scary experience it used to be. Before you cross college off your wish list (due to lack of finances), get the lowdown on college loans.
Financial aid for moms returning to school part 2
December 16, 2010 7:42 am Moms in SchoolIn my previous post; “Financial aid for moms returning to school part 1″, I briefly talked about need-based financial aid such as FAFSA and loans and grants. Now I would like to take a brief look at Federal Work-Study and Non-Work-Study jobs
Scholarships for Moms
October 8, 2010 8:46 am Moms in SchoolNow that you have a plan in place to further your college education you may be wondering if your wallet can even survive the demands of finances that college can bring. This can be a scary and stressful thought at the same time but please don’t let this discourage you.
Average American Debt and Savings
May 17, 2010 3:34 pm Career Advice, EconomyThe combined amount of personal debt in the US is $2 trillion which is about the GDP of England. That means Americans are in debt more than a country earns in a year. And that $2 trillion debt boils down to $117,951 per household. The statistics don’t get much better from there. Even though Americans are a hard-working and industrious people they undertake too much debt and save too little. In the 1960s the average American saved 11 percent of their paycheck and in the 1990s it had decreased to 5 percent and then in 2003 it fell to 2.3 percent. However, because of the shaky economy, savings among Americans have risen to between 5 and 7 percent of their disposable income.
Everyone should get education… but who’s going to pay?
January 18, 2010 4:15 pm Economy, Financial AidFor generations now, the U.S. government has stressed the importance of education to schoolchildren, specifically the value of a college diploma…That was until the meltdown.
Financing Life’s Four Major Decisions
November 11, 2009 3:08 pm EconomyYou may think you’re prepared for what will happen in your life, but you’re not. There are major events that can change the outcome of your life. You may get married, have children, lose your job, or go through a messy divorce. All four of these events will not only change your life but heavily impact your finances.
Financial Aid: Beware of Scholarship Scams
August 15, 2007 10:33 am Financial AidWith fall approaching and many students (and their parents) worrying about college tuition, it’s time for the annual public service announcement on scholarship scams. In short, beware. Here’s what to watch out for.
