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Spring Clean Your Finances
Read more: Spring Clean Your FinancesSpring is just around the corner, giving us an opportunity to welcome the new season through some much needed spring cleaning. Along with tidying up your house, it’s a smart idea to check your finances and get ready for the rest of the year, along with the approaching tax season. Here are some easy steps…
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4 Ways to Enhance Your Virtual Networking Experience
Read more: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Virtual Networking ExperienceFor college students and recent graduates, working and studying remotely for almost a year has created much uncertainty surrounding career growth and future development. Understandably, it can feel overwhelming to sort through a myriad of virtual resources. From career fairs to professional panels, here are 4 ways to get the most from online networking opportunities.…
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How to Budget as a College Student in 3 Easy Steps
Read more: How to Budget as a College Student in 3 Easy StepsManaging money as a college student is not an easy task. As you start your college journey, there are many activities to manage such as school work, extracurriculars, social life, etc. Most students quickly learn that it is essential to be cautious of the money you spend in order to continue with daily activities. Here…
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What I Spend in aWeek as a College Student in Berkeley, CA
Read more: What I Spend in aWeek as a College Student in Berkeley, CAAs a college student, it’s been difficult to balance studying with managing my finances. Being a student living in Berkeley, it’s also hard to fight cravings for late night boba or ramen, which can add up fairly quickly if done too often. Since I love reading Refinery29’s Money Diary series, I decided to do one…
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2 Basic Federal Student Loans — Should I Accept Both?
Read more: 2 Basic Federal Student Loans — Should I Accept Both?Whether you are a student getting ready for college, a current college student, or a parent of one, you may be eligible for a federal student loan. Although your financial aid office will issue you student loans according to the documents you submit, you have the option to reject or consult with your advisor for…
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Tomo’s Guide to New Year Healing
Read more: Tomo’s Guide to New Year HealingAs we continue into the month of January, there’s no better time than now to revisit the topic of new year’s resolutions. It is common for the start of a new year to present us with a mix of emotions; excitement and anticipation often come with feelings of unease and anxiety. After the champagne is…
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What Goes Into Your Credit Score?
Read more: What Goes Into Your Credit Score?A good credit score is essential for purchasing a new place, a new car, or taking out a loan with better interest rates — but what factors go into the number? No Single Number First, there is no definite credit score — there are different credit score models. The credit reporting agencies TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax together give the VantageScore.…
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How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Read more: How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions StickTraditionally every January, gym sales soar from the wave of new year’s resolutions to exercise — but they quickly decline over the next few months. Relatable, right? However, instead of blaming our own self-will, we can change for the next year by setting new year’s resolutions that have the right balance of ‘realisticness’ and challenge that you…
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Budget-Inclusive Holiday Gift Guide
Read more: Budget-Inclusive Holiday Gift Guide2020 has been one crazy year, but December has arrived and we’re finally nearing the end of it! Although the holiday season might look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still spread some love and happiness through the act of giving. Finding the perfect holiday gift can be difficult, but that’s…
