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Common Student Financial Misconceptions
April 6, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
Student loans, budgeting, and paying off debt can leave students, recent graduates, and their parents feeling lost. Can you appeal for more financial aid? Should you open a credit card?...
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Financial Terms Glossary for College Students
April 1, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
College students make financial decisions that can shape their future. This financial glossary includes terms related to financial aid, credit, and taxes. By learning financial vocabulary and studying financial literacy...
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What To Do If Your Income is Interrupted
April 1, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
Lost income can hit anyone at any time — but college students are particularly vulnerable to income disruptions or drops in pay. In 2020, experienced job loss or a pay...
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The Importance of an Emergency Fund
April 1, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
Emergency funds help college students and avoid fees and interest. Why have emergency savings? Every college student faces unexpected expenses, whether from medical bills, car repairs, computer expenses, or emergency...
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Credit Cards
April 1, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
Most college students report experiencing financial stress. With rising tuition costs, ballooning student loans, and the pressures of a tough job market, building credit might be the last thing on...
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How to Boost Your Approval Odds
April 1, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton
Applying for credit cards helps people build credit and qualify for loans. Credit cards offer a secure way to make purchases, and many offer rewards programs. Opening a credit card...
Genevieve Carlton
Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure as a history professor at the University of Louisville. An award-winning historian and writer, Genevieve has published multiple scholarly articles and a book with the University of Chicago Press. She currently works as a freelance writer and consultant.
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Connection Between Wealth and Health
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Common Student Financial Misconceptions
Student loans, budgeting, and paying off debt can leave students, recent graduates, and their parents feeling lost. Can you appeal for more financial aid? Should you open a credit card?...
Financial Terms Glossary for College Students
College students make financial decisions that can shape their future. This financial glossary includes terms related to financial aid, credit, and taxes. By learning financial vocabulary and studying financial literacy...
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