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Going to College

Off to College? Dive into the resources below to learn how to budget and manage all the unexpected and expected costs that are associated with college. Learn how to also pay for college and pay off any potential student loans.
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Borrowing And Credit
5 min activity
Get Out of Debt
Receive guidance for getting out of debt based on your unique situation.
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Saving
6 min activity
Budget Calculator
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
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Borrowing And Credit
9 min read
Repaying Student Loans
Student loans are intimidating. Learn how you can start repaying them.
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Budgeting
3 min read
The Cost of College Life
Going to college incurs a lot of expenses you might not have thought about.
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Borrowing And Credit
3 min read
Refinancing Loans
Stuck making payments on a loan with unfavorable terms? Refinancing may help.
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Life Changes
4 min read
Filling Out the FAFSA
If you're considering going to college, you have nothing to lose by applying for federal student aid.
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Life Changes
7 Min Activity
The Cost of College
Create a list of potential expenses for your first year of college.
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Housing
2 min activity
Cost of Living Calculator & City Comparison
Compare the cost of living between cities. Calculate the salary you need to maintain your lifestyle in another city. [Housing, Groceries, Transportation, & more]
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Life Changes
10 min activity
Filling Out the FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA could save you thousands in college expenses, and it may be easier than you think.
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Life Changes
3 min read
Moving Costs
Moving is a big undertaking, but planning a budget can help make it go as smoothly as possible.
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Housing
6 min read
College Budget Breakdown
Make the first steps toward creating a college budget by learning specifics about fixed and variable expenses.
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Housing
4 min read
Find a Place to Rent
Finding the right place to rent requires understanding your budget and needs.
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Borrowing And Credit
1 min activity
Student Loan Payoff Calculator
Try this student loan payoff calculator to see how adding to your monthly student loan payment helps you eliminate debt faster and reduce overall interest.
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Life Changes
2 min read
College & Careers
Prepare to enter the workforce, go to college, figure out rent and all those other post-high school responsibilities.
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Housing
5 min read
Working With a Landlord
Renting a home can be a walk on Easy Street or a tug of war with your landlord.
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Housing
4 min read
Renting Rulebook
Use these practical tips to ensure you get the best deal from your rental.