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College Life Stage

College is a time of new found freedom for many students.  But that can spell trouble if that freedom applies to personal finances too.  Students need to understand basic money management skills such as living within a budget and handling credit and debt.  A solid financial foundation can lead to a lifetime of financial success.

Articles
Budgeting Basics
ArticleFreshman Finance 101: Money Management Skills for College students
Choosing a College
ArticleResearch tips when choosing a college
ArticleThe college application process
Credit and Debt
ArticleCollege students and credit cards: What you don’t know can hurt you
Going to College as an Adult
ArticleGoing back to school as an adult
Insurance Issues
ArticleInsurance Check-up for College Bound Students
Paying for College
ArticleABCs of financial aid
ArticleCan I afford to send my child to college?
ArticleFinding money to pay college bills out of pocket
ArticleSaving for retirement and a child's education at the same time
ArticleSaving on College Housing Costs
ArticleSticker shock--creative ways to lower the cost of college
ArticleStudent loan basics
ArticleStudent Loan Collection Efforts
ArticleThe best ways to save for college
Preparing for college
ArticleFactors That May Give You the Edge Over Other College Candidates
ArticleHelping your child make the transition from high school to college
ArticleSaving on College Housing Costs
ArticleTip Getting into College
ArticleTips for Filling Out and Sending In Your Financial Aid Applications
ArticleWhat Your Child Should Bring to College
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Financial Aid
FAQAre my student loan payments tax deductible?
FAQCan I refinance my student loan?
FAQFinancial Aid FAQs: How to make college a reality
FAQHow will I ever pay off my student loans?
FAQI'm having trouble paying my student loans. What should I do?
FAQIs student loan interest deductible?
Selecting and applying to a college
FAQHow many colleges should my child apply to?
FAQHow should my child go about selecting a college?
FAQWhen are college applications due?