It’s almost here– possibly your last graduation day. It’s a scary time for most soon-to-be graduates, especially those who have no idea what they’re going to do with their lives. Although, you need to remember that this is the end of a great era! Then people start whispering in your ear saying that college is [ Read More ]
College Finance
Categories: College Finance, Everything, School
When I heard that there is over $1 trillion in outstanding student loan debt nationwide, it was a hard number to wrap my head around. According to an infographic from SmarterBucks®, in order for me to spend $1 trillion, I would need to either: A) Attend Harvard over 4 million times B) Cover my lawn [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Infographic
If you assume you can find a decent-paying job without a college education, think twice. The New York Times says employers nowadays are requiring college degrees for positions that didn’t previously require higher education. So, if you thought you could get a job as a file clerk or a similar position without graduating from college, [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Internships, Life in College, School, Work
Final exams have wrapped up, you’ve moved out of the dorms and classes are OVER. It’s time to get your party on! As soon as the weather gets warmer, most of us picture ourselves on a beach somewhere getting a tan. Unfortunately, that’s not something all college students can afford to do, especially if already [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Life in College, Partying
When we’re in high school, our to-do lists are very short: Go to school, do your homework, attend any extracurriculars and shower (in any order). However, if you go to college out of town, your to-do list multiplies by a thousand. You no longer have your parents to help run errands for you or schedule [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Health, Life in College
Is your college town up to snuff? The American Institute for Economic Research has released its list of the top 75 college towns and cities after narrowing down from a list of 227 areas with over 15,000 students. Many factors — including cost of living, city accessibility and unemployment rate — were considered when coming [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Life in College, News, School
The words broke and college go hand in hand. If you have never eaten Ramen noodles as a college student, you’re not doing it right! Here’s some advice on how to make that cash in your pocket last as long as possible. 1. Cut down on Starbucks You’ll be surprised at all of the cheaper [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything
Most people who attend college rely on financial aid, such as student loans. In fact, if it wasn’t for student loans, many wouldn’t be able to get a college education. Unlike grants, you have to repay a student loan after graduation. There is a six-month grace period with federal loans, in which student loan repayment [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance
Although it seems like you’ve got all the time in the world, Spring Break is going to creep up on you faster than you think! For most schools, Spring Break takes places in March or April, so if you haven’t started planning already, you may be a step (or two) behind. Here’s my easy guide [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, College Relationships, Everything, Friends, Life in College, Partying
In This Section: College Finance
College Finance at College Cures covers necessary college topics like how to make money and how to save college money. Great way to start? Find out how to get a job and how to keep a job! Once you know how to save, we’ll teach you how to get an internship (hopefully a paid internship) so you can discover once you understand how to put money away, opening a bank account becomes a mature step in the right direction. Open a college checking account or college savings account and find info on getting a new bank. College investing and investments can be difficult if you don’t know where to invest or how to invest. We’ll guide you along the journey with college saving tips that don’t just cover how to save money in college but also topics like college loans, scholarships, paying back a loan and much more. Poor college students need to be saving money on the items they buy the most, which is while you’ll see articles about saving money on alcohol and saving money on books. Save money on groceries, clothes, your car and save money on your health!
