New Rules for Credit on Campus

A new law will make it harder for credit card companies to market to college students. Courtesy of the Credit Card Act of 2009, kids under 21 without proof of income will need a cosigner to get a credit card. For parents, that means they’re putting their credit rating on the line when they allow their student to use it… or abuse it.

Places to Get Free Textbooks

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Since December 1986, textbook and supply prices have nearly tripled, increasing by 186 percent. During the same period, overall inflation has increased by only 72 percent. Textbooks can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the cost of college, so it pays to know where you can find some for free and the rest for less.

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The Changing Face of Community College

Community colleges have always been a cheaper alternative to universities, and now some are changing to better serve those seeking a higher education at a lower price. Now Community college isn't just a place for remedial classes or an introduction to private school, many now offer better degrees and more flexible classes too.

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Options for Students Struggling with Loans

8.8% of student loans from 2009 are now in default. If you're struggling to repay yours, you do have options. Five tips to help every borrower understand the latest changes proposed for student loans. Plus, what to do if you aren’t making it.

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Creative Ways To Finance A College Education

A college degree doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. The average sticker price for a public university is about $8,000 a year. Yet the average student pays less than a third that amount. Here's how they do it. Watch the video below for some creative and simple ways to finance school costs.

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What To Know Before You Give Your Teen A Credit Card

You have a few options when it comes to giving credit to your teen. Giving your teen a credit card can help them become a financially responsible adult – or wreck their credit. Here's how to make sure they're on the right path.

 

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The Dumbest Ways To Borrow Money

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Dumb Ways To Waste Money On Technology

I-Phone 5, I-Pad this, Sony that... Modern technology provides lots of ways to waste money.  If it feels like every couple of months you're running out to buy or upgrade to the latest & greatest gadget; you probably are. "Money Talks News" founder Stacey Johnson offers his insight into why you might just be blowing a bundle keeping up with the Tech Jones'.



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