money
Knowing the Rules of the Debit Card Game
Seniors: How do you manage your cash? Carrying it around in your wallet is the easiest, but not the wisest nor safest option. One little plastic card (soon enough, using only your phone and fingerprint) can solve the problem. Time to sign up for your very own debit account. With the wide variety of options…
May 2016 Newsletter: Here’s to the Class of 2020 … What’s Next?
Happy May! May 1st was the deadline for seniors for most college decisions. Congratulations to all those students who’ve made their choice! Your next step is to build your college funding plan. For many families, that will include some loans. This month’s Featured Find is an interesting perspective about ways to give colleges accountability for student loans awarded to their…
Be the “Starving Student” No More: 5 Money-Saving Tips
With the massive expenses tied to college attendance, it’s no wonder the “starving student” stereotype remains prevalent. For any student, stashing away an extra $20 per week or even cutting down needed expenses dime for dime is a crucial factor in surviving today’s high-cost environment. Use these tips to help ease the financial pressure from…
Competency Based Education will be a Disruptive Force in Higher Education
Get ready for a “game changing” system of learning that will soon replace the old model of the “credit hour” and “seat time”. Competency Based Education (CBE) is the next innovative initiative to reach higher education. CBE is a move to personalize learning – teaching degree seeking students what they don’t know and by-passing what…