Saving & Budgeting

Living At Home While Attending College

September 21, 2021 | Staff Writers

Economic uncertainty coupled with the rising cost of higher education has led many young adults to continue living at home during college, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. The reports...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Return on Investment

September 21, 2021 | Thomas Broderick

(HBCUs) were founded before slavery was abolished. Abolitionists in Pennsylvania and Ohio founded HBCUs to train students to become educators or work in the trades. After the Civil War, the...

Cheap College Hacks

September 13, 2021 | Staff Writers

Often, the biggest stressor in the life of a college student is figuring out how to pay for daily living expenses. Creating a budget and sticking to it is hard,...

Side Hustles For College Students

September 11, 2021 | Staff Writers

College isn't cheap, but sometimes working a traditional job doesn't fit in to a busy student's schedule. Side hustles – short-term work you can do in your spare time –...

Small Private Colleges And Universities In The U.S.

September 11, 2021 | Staff Writers

According to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), there are 1,600 private non-profit colleges in the country, serving some 3.4 million students. Small private colleges and universities...

Donation Programs To Help Pay For College

September 10, 2021 | Staff Writers

How You Can Help a Student Succeed You don't have to give away millions to be a philanthropist. Even a small donation or the gift of your time can be a huge boon for those who need it. One great way to give is to help a student earn a college education. There are lots […]