College is an important time to learn critical life skills. It's also a great place to start building good credit. But how, as a college student, can you begin to cultivate a good credit rating? Read on for 10 ways you can build good credit before graduating from college.
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Given the high cost of college, the ever worsening student loan debt crisis, and America’s newly robust job market, more young workers than ever before are reconsidering the necessity of a college degree. While economic indicators still suggest that a bachelor’s degree is a meaningful threshold differentiating salary potential across various industries, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for everybody. Some professions can actually pay quite handsomely while placing the premium on professional experience over academic credentials. In fact, in some cases, a six-figure salary is readily accessible without a college degree.
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In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down an executive action from the Biden Administration that would have canceled more than $400 billion in student debt. Now that Biden's plan is dead in the water, what's next for student loan borrowers?
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Going to graduate school can improve your earning power. But it has to be the right degree in the right career field if you're planning to get serious return on your investment. Find out what you should be considering before you plunk down a huge chunk of change on that pricey advanced degree.
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College is expensive and student loan debts are out of control. So is college still worth the money? Yes--but it's about much more than the wage premium.
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Merit has become a dirty word. Almost as bad as privilege. It has come to mean an unfair advantage that threatens to overturn diversity, equity, and inclusion. To reward someone for merit means not rewarding someone for failing to exhibit merit. Merit, by its very nature, is not easily won, regardless of what the rules […]
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College is a great time to start building your credit. But as a new credit card user, there are also several risks that you need to be aware of. Read on for a look at these 10 common credit card mistakes that college students make.
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Filling out your FAFSA is an essential step in the college application process. If you are an aspiring college student, or you are the parent of an aspiring college student, chances are pretty good that this isn’t the first time you’re hearing about the FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is your ticket to financial support for a higher education, which may come in the form of loans or grants. But there’s more to it than that. The FAFSA is actually used to unlock a whole host of opportunities for students from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Read on for 10 things you should know about the FAFSA and federal financial aid in general.
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The cost of child care remains problematically high for many Americans. The Center for American Progress (CAP) notes that the cost of child care may actually match the cost of college in many U.S. states. This suggests that even the average middle-class family may feel added financial pressure to make ends meet because of this cost. If you’re beginning to think about child care, or you’re already paying for it and you’d like to pay less, read on.
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So obviously, in addition to determining where to attend college, many students and families are grappling with the question of how they’ll pay for this enormous expense. Whether you’re a parent with a young child and you’re looking ahead to the not-too-distant future, or you’re a high-school student staring down the barrel of an application deadline, you could use some sound advice on how to finance this important stage in the educational process. So how can you pay for college? What resources are available to help you afford a college degree? And how do you get started? Read on and find out how you can pay your way to and through a great college education.
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The phrase “knowledge economy” has gained increasing currency in recent years, but what exactly is the knowledge economy? And where did this concept come from? In the simplest terms, the knowledge economy refers to a modern system of economics in which intellectual capital and intellectual property form a central component of both the labor and production markets. Read on to learn more about the knowledge economy, and how you can be a part of it.
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College is expensive, so every little way you can save money is worth a shot. Enter that incredible innovation known as the student discount. There are tons of businesses and retailers out there who want to help. We’ve got your primer on getting student discounts here. We’ll start with a look at the best ways to ensure you maximize your student discount opportunities and we’ll follow with a look at the types of consumer items and establishments where these discounts often apply.
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Law school can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. If you plan to go to an elite law school like Columbia or Harvard, you should expect to pay a lot of money and land a great job upon graduation. But what if you aren't looking at a T14 law school? Is there an affordable alternative? Absolutely. You just need to make a few key decisions first about where you see your law career ultimately heading. If you’d like to earn a law degree, but you’d also like to keep the costs down, read on.
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When it comes to majoring in business, there are countless educational avenues you could travel. We strongly recommend choosing your path based on what most interests and excites you. But as you narrow the focus of your studies to your area of concentration, you should also know what to expect in terms of salary potential. We’ve compiled a list of popular areas of business study that offer some of the highest returns on your educational investment.
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The cost of college is high, and so is the collective student loan debt shared by Americans. And for many college graduates, these economic challenges are magnified by the fact that loan repayment begins immediately upon graduation. In many cases, even those who are fortunate enough to secure a job right out of school will be settling for a fairly modest entry-level pay. So how can you reconcile the demand to earn a living and repay your loans with the fact that you’re entering the job market without experience? Otherwise, read on for a look at these 10 College Degrees that can lead to above average earnings right away.
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Can you land a six-figure income with a four-year degree? Is it possible to rise to the top of the earning pool without spending time and money on a master’s degree? We take a closer look at a number of professions that prove a bachelor’s degree can still be valuable…if you choose the right field.
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How do students get the best value out of their college education? And how effectively do college ranking sites deliver on that need? As the rising cost of college far outpaces wages for American workers, this question of value is more important than it has ever been. The good news is that students have more choices than ever before. The bad news is that navigating these choices can be exceedingly difficult. College ranking leaders generally operate under the premise that their ranking lists make this process easier. But do they really? Are college ranking leaders actually providing the information that students need to make smart decisions? Or are they feeding students into a college industry that profits from reputation over outcomes? Are college rankings the ultimate case of style over substance? We examine these questions and more with a closer look at the ranking sector through the prism of its most widely recognized and influential player—U.S. News and World Report.
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