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How to Start Building Credit as a Recent College Grad

After college, many look to build a life for themselves, especially with finances. Learn how to start building credit as a recent college grad.

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How to Start Building Credit as a Recent College Grad
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How to Start Building Credit as a Recent College Grad

After college, many look to build a life for themselves, especially with finances. Learn how to start building credit as a recent college grad.

Jenna DiPonio

5 Ways College and Graduate Students Can Save Money
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5 Ways College and Graduate Students Can Save Money

College expenses can get overwhelming. But there are ways to ensure a good college. Here are five ways college and graduate students can save money.

Ayden Berkey

18 Mistakes People Make When Finding Their First Apartment After College
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18 Mistakes People Make When Finding Their First Apartment After College

Are you a recent college grad? Learn how to look for your first apartment after college, and find out how to avoid the most common property-hunting pitfalls.

Brooke Niemeyer

Top Credit Card Tips For College Students
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Top Credit Card Tips For College Students

College students need to be savvy about their finances to ensure they enjoy their education. Here are credit card tips for college students.

Lauren Groff

5 Housing Options for Graduate Students
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5 Housing Options for Graduate Students

You're starting graduate school and you may be wondering where you'll stay. We've outlined some great housing options for graduate students.

Taylor Cenicola

How to Repair Your Credit When You're Still in College
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How to Repair Your Credit When You're Still in College

If you’re one those students who fall into the majority of having poor or no credit, here’s how you can start repairing it while still in school.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

7 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. in 2018
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7 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. in 2018

When choosing a college, price is often a big factor. Here are seven of the most expensive colleges in the U.S. that can help with making a decision.

Rebecca Safier

Yikes! Textbook Prices Are Up 1,041% Since 1977
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Yikes! Textbook Prices Are Up 1,041% Since 1977

Textbook prices have increased at a rate far greater than the rise of inflation, which may lead students to take on more debt.

Christine DiGangi

A Simple Chart That Explains Why College Tuition Is Going Up
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A Simple Chart That Explains Why College Tuition Is Going Up

When one funding source goes away, colleges have to make up for the gap to cover expenses, sometimes requiring tuition increases.

Christine DiGangi

The 20 Colleges With the Lowest Student Loan Debt
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The 20 Colleges With the Lowest Student Loan Debt

Not all colleges have a track record for producing graduates with crippling debt. Here are 20 schools where students borrow very little.

Christine DiGangi

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