How I Chose My Major – Guest post by brokeGIRLrich!
I first ‘met’ Mel when I visited her site. I was so impressed with her story and how she paid off $29,192.46 in student loan debt. I was also truly fascinated by the amazing opportunities that she had...
View ArticleSmart Money Teen – Victoria Kistler
I am excited to introduce Victoria Kistler to you today! Tori is an incredible young woman who has a passion for personal finance which began for her as a child. At only 15 she wrote a speech about...
View ArticleTexting, Driving, Thumb Socks and Do Something Scholarships!
I recently heard about DoSomething.org from my high school guidance counselor. She wrote about a scholarship they were offering so I decided to check it out. (She regularly publishes scholarship...
View ArticleFlorida Prepaid College Plan
When I was just a baby my grandparents did an amazing thing for me. They purchased a pre-paid college plan for me here in the state of Florida. At the time they had two options. They could get a two...
View ArticleIs Student Loan Debt Worth It?
Not too long ago I asked Tim Caiello to guest post on TGC’s. He has a unique perspective on the question ‘Is Student Loan Debt Worth It’? He successfully avoided any and all student loans in his...
View ArticleAchieve Lending – Make the Most of Student Loans!
When I first started TeensGotCents I admit that I was adamantly opposed to ANY type of student loan debt, and I still am in many ways. At the same time I now realize that for some people it does make...
View ArticleAdvice On Going To College From UChic
Going to college is such an exciting time in life and something most of us look forward to for years. It also is filled with a lot of unknowns that can produce so much anxiety as you are getting ready...
View ArticleH&R BLOCK Budget Challenge
I just heard the most amazing news! Sean Lawrence, a Michigan high school senior, just won $120,000.00 in college scholarships through the H&R Block Budget Challenge! Can you believe it? And no, I...
View ArticleShould You Bother With A High School Resume?
Yes. (Okay, I admit that I kinda just want to stop with that and have my first one word post here but I will resist the urge!) In the last two weeks I have been looking for a job. And you know what?...
View Article15 Ways To Save Money In College
Entering college is expensive, no matter what you do. There are some creative ways that you can save though! Some of these ideas may seem small but done together they all add up. I am doing the best I...
View ArticleA College Story: Interview with “The Family CEO”
As you can imagine, as Eva’s partner, I do quite a bit of reading on other personal finance websites. There are so many great websites out there that are a huge help if you are trying to get your...
View ArticleA College Story – Paying For College Without Loans
Like most people, I owe my parents a debt of gratitude for many things. One of the things that I am most grateful for is the fact that my mom and dad took on the task of paying for college. I was...
View ArticleThe Benefit of Working During College
People have a lot of aspirations when entering college: getting the best job, finding the perfect field, getting the best grades, or having fun in a fraternity/sorority. All of these things are the...
View ArticleFreshman Year For Free!
Freshman year for free? Yes! And yes, I mean FREE. No catches, no gimmicks, FREE! If you have visited TGC’s for any length of time you know there are very few things that really get me fired up. I...
View Article5 Reasons I Am Changing My Major In College
My friend Tirzah has recently made a life altering decision. I asked her to share her experience here so we could all see what she has done, why she has done it, and understand how her decision has...
View ArticleCan’t Afford College? Get Your Freshman Year for Free!!!
A few months ago I heard about a program called ‘Freshman Year For Free’. Really? I almost didn’t even bother to look it up because it sounded way too good to be true. I’m so glad I did! If you can’t...
View ArticleHow To Get The Most Out Of Your College Tour
Summer is a time of fun and vacation. But for some of us, it should also be a time for college tours. College Tours Touring colleges over the summer can be a great opportunity to see potential schools...
View Article5 Questions To Ask On A College Tour
Hi. My name’s Karina. I’m a high school junior in Tennessee, and I’m right in the middle of this whole “college search” frenzy. Man it can get exhausting! Thankfully though, I’m in the homestretch (or...
View ArticleHow To Do Well on the ACT & SAT
Tests aren’t the only thing colleges consider in admissions, but most do use them to some degree. ACT and SAT prep can be stressful but it’s important. So how can you improve your score? Here are a few...
View ArticleHow To Save Money On Dorm Room Décor
We all know the season. It creeps up on you while you’re chilling at the beach or out shopping with your friends. When I realized it I thought, “Woah, school is right around the corner, and I’ve bought...
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