Interning–otherwise known as the modern equivalent to slave labor–can be the most rewarding way for young students or recent grads to gain experience in a particular field. At least, that’s what the experts say. But these experts aren’t the ones sorting, collating, or filing. At what point does your intern experience fail to become its [...]

Weekly groceries, winter clothes, wooden shelves–our children watch us purchase these things with a tiny piece of plastic, putting off payment for months. And they, too, will eventually be up to their ears in student loan debt. In our credit-addicted society, when it comes to understanding the pros and cons of borrowing money, the learning [...]

It’s your junior year in college: Can you find the campus career center? Are you interested in an internship? Knowing how and where to land a good internship before graduation could be your ticket to professional success. But some soon-to-be graduates–particularly those majoring in critical skills professions like nursing, teaching, and information technology–are passing up [...]

Cashed-strapped college students are always looking for ways to save money. Whether they are borrowing books from friends, taking the bus instead of hopping a cab, or shopping thrift stores rather than elite clothing shops, penny-pinching is an art form any student can appreciate. Coupons also fit into the savings scheme. They are abundantly available [...]

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Your values are the foundations of your life
The things you hold onto when all else fails
They are lived out as the way you behave
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Will it be Wendy’s or McDonald’s for dinner tonight? Have you and your six roommates decided which consignment shops you’ll visit to beef up your spring wardrobe? Gladiator is out on video, just in case you couldn’t afford a ticket to see it in the theaters. If this penny-pinching profile describes you, you’re not alone. [...]

As exciting as graduation is, there is nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you get six months and 45 days later. Why six months and 45 days? That’s when your first student loan payment is due. If your experience is anything like most, the adrenaline is due more to anxiety than pleasure.
But paying back your [...]