Don’t you just love when you’re cleaning your apartment or dorm room and you manage to find all kinds of stuff under the couch cushions? It could be money, pens, keys, or maybe even that credit card you’d been looking all over the place for. No matter what, it brightens your day just a bit. That’s the essence of what this weekly post will be about. It will just be a collection of links to posts and articles that will be coming from my favorite college-geared websites that I try …
Here is this week’s edition of “In The News,” a weekly (well it used to be) roundup of articles I’ve come across that I feel that college students should be reading. Take a look!
The New York Times helps you decide if getting a Master’s degree is worth it.
You may have heard that Obama has introduced a new program aimed at aiding college graduates who are struggling with college debt. The Washington Post and The Daily News explain it a bit here and here.
Are you thinking about going to a community …
I’m going to go ahead and assume that you’re already fairly versed on the many free programs out there that are great for you to use (i.e. Firefox, iTunes, etc.). That’s why I want to share with you a few free programs and websites that you probably aren’t using right now, but should be!
1. KeePass – This program helps you store and keep track of your passwords for nearly anything you do on your computer. This program isn’t absolutely necessary for those of you that are using Firefox’s built in …
This is a guest post from Lynn E. from over at Mama Says. Go check out her site and then follow her on Twitter! She has a lot of great recipes for you to try out!
My niece recently reminded me of the first soup recipe I taught her to make. It was my college go-to recipe for a delicious meal on a limited budget. I lived on this soup during my college days at the University of Arizona. Truth be told, I also made it frequently after college as young …
You’re a college student who spends most of your time studying, partying, and hanging out friends. You don’t have enough time (or desire) to pick up a regular part-time job, so you just go through your school year not working and racking up even more debt. You struggle through the year eating ramen far too much and staying in on weekends because you don’t have money to do anything. Sound fairly accurate? Well, here are some alternatives to those “regular” jobs that won’t take up too much of your time …
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Here is the third installment of my quick tips for saving and making money while in college. I’ve been sharing them on Twitter, so f you’re not already, you should start following me on Twitter!
21) If you pay for internet, consider doing your work on campus where the connection is likely free! Hassle is worth the savings!
22) Buy in bulk! Works especially well when you live with other people. Buy together and cook together! Bonding AND saving money!
23) Get the best …
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Here is the second installment of my quick tips for saving and making money while in college. I’ve been sharing them on Twitter, so f you’re not already, you should start following me on Twitter!
11) Learn how to change your own oil! Think about the $30 you spend each time you go to a mechanic. It’s more work, but worth it!
12) Live with relatives or friends (if able) instead of the dorms or apts. Not the coolest, but will save you a ton of money!
13) Volunteer! …
