Time Saving Tip for Students
September 29, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under time saving
You’ve just written that 25 page paper for English. You’ve spent hours researching, reading, citing sources, inserting quotes, proofreading, and rereading. You’ve completed the required assignment to get credit for the class, but why not maximize your efforts?
My suggestion to you today is that when you get your paper back from the teacher or professor, don’t toss it. Don’t delete it from your computer and don’t toss out the disk. Let your work carry on into other classes.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have used my work from one class in another class. Here are some examples and …read more
Credit card tips for college students
August 15, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under credit
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn just created a law (that was recently signed in) that’s set up to protect college students from racking up credit card issues early on. The law’s goal is to place more responsibility on credit card issuers when it comes to handing out freebies and extras to college kids.
Even with the new law, the Illinois CPA Society notes that college kids still need to practice smart and responsible credit card ownership, such as…
Do shop around before choosing a card. Look at and compare monthly rates, grace periods, transaction fees, rewards, and penalty charges.
Don’t pay late which will …read more
How To Pay Cash for College
March 20, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, financial matters, money saving idea
If you’ve been reading the posts from Thrifty Mommy, you’ll know that I am close to being debt free! I am currently working on paying off my student loan. Although I’m almost there, it has been a long 10 years paying towards the debt. Yes, I said 10 years!!!!
I realize most of you have graduated high school and have gone on with your adult life. I also realize that some of you may be considering college or have children that will soon be attending college.
Here are some tips to help you pay cash for college:
1. Go to community college the …read more
Ways to save money at college
August 29, 2006 by kellys
Filed under budget, frugal living
Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time to think about keeping them there. I know I would love for my DH to go back and finish his degree. He, like a lot of college students, fell into the trap of having to work to earn money while in school and then wasn’t able to finish. Looking back and watching the kids in school now, there are so many ways to save money while in school. Such ideas are:
Living at home
Getting a roommate
Buying used text books
Walking or taking the bus in town to save …read more
