May 2010, Issue 3

Most students go to college looking forward to becoming independent and managing their lives on their own. Managing their personal finances is part of that independence. Starting with your student early, and starting strong, will help ensure that their college experience does not end in debt and poor spending habits.

For college graduates, good credit is an invaluable asset – and with careful money management, an achievable goal. If your student graduates without any credit history, they may have trouble qualifying for a car loan or mortgage.

With the popularity of social media websites for college students, comes usage warnings and advice for best practices. In addition to the typical warnings college students hear, many are also getting lectured on the risks of internet postings, particularly on popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.com. This article explores best practices for college students using social media. 

Just as there are many scholarships, there are many scholarships scams. Although many sound legitimate and official, BE CAREFUL. Remember one cardinal rule: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.