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Saving on Car Insurance
You take the classes, you pass the tests, you get the permit and then, finally, you get the license. The sweet smell of freedom? Well, not quite. Even with your smiling mug peeking out from your...
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Tips and Tricks for Student Resumes
Young people are often told about the value of saving, but it’s difficult to start when you’ve got nothing to save. Allowance and birthday checks are fine and dandy, but they don’t add up to much in a...
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Are You Entrepreneurial Material?
Starting any business takes know-how, time, capital and connections. It also takes the right psychological makeup. While no definitive list of successful personality traits for entrepreneurs exists,...
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Tips for Young Business Owners
Starting your own business when you’re in high school or college may seem overwhelming, but for young entrepreneurs willing to put in the hard work, there are plenty of strategies that can be used to...
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Understanding the Stock Market
There’s been much discussion recently regarding the importance of financial literacy for young people. According to a study from PNC Bank, today’s 20-somethings have an average of $45,000 in debt,...
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Ways for Teens to Prepare for Homeownership
Preparing to buy a house before you’re old enough to rent a car may seem counter intuitive, but when it comes to something as important as homeownership, it’s never too early to get a head start. Work...
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Paychecks Explained
There’s nothing quite as sweet for a young person than getting their first paycheck. Getting allowance from mom and dad is one thing, but earning money on their own? That’s better than any birthday...
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Community Service Helps Young People Succeed
Community service can be more than just a way for young people to give back to their communities. In addition to the learning, growth and experience that volunteering can provide, community service...
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Tips for Individuals Looking to Balance Their Online Checking Account
When a consumer opens a checking account, it would be highly beneficial if they made sure to keep their finances under control. Not only does it pay off in the long run to have a balanced checking...
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Preparing for College Life
Making the leap from high school to college can be as exciting as it is stressful. The important thing to remember is that you have made it – you are in. How do you truly shine in college? While you...
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What’s the Real Cost of Your First Car?
For American teens, getting your driver’s license is one of the hallmark coming-of-age accomplishments. Purchasing your first car is another. To make sure the story of your first car purchase ends...
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Establishing Good Credit
One financial lesson young people are sure to learn as they grow older is how important credit can be. “Your credit record reflects how well you’ve paid bills and whether you’ll be financially...
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Hidden Costs of Owning a Car
There are few purchases in life more exciting than buying a new car, especially when it’s your first time. When there is a shiny new vehicle sitting there in front of you, it’s easy to focus on the...
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Freshman Finances: How Student Credit Unions Can Help Form Healthy Habits
The first semester of college brings with it a litany of challenges, and choosing the best checking account may not be immediately atop the typical to-do list. But the stress of beginning classes,...
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Budgeting Tips for College Students
Going to college provides young people with a chance to learn about more than liberal arts, economics and the longevity of a good futon mattress. It is also an opportunity to be introduced to the...
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Understanding Student Loan Debt Consolidation
According to American Student Assistance, of the nearly 20 million Americans who attend college each year, approximately 60 percent (12 million people) borrow money to help finance their education. As...
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Holiday Gift-Giving Tips for the Cash-Poor College Student
For college students heading home for the holidays, time to buy holiday gifts may be plentiful but funds probably are not. That makes getting presents for family, friends and acquaintances a little...
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Holiday Volunteering Opportunities Teens Can Get Into
The spread of holiday cheer is usually thought of in terms of gift-giving and returning home to see family, friends and other loved ones. It’s a time of merriment, gratitude and giving—one highlighted...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Students
New Year’s resolutions can be a tricky proposition. On the night of December 31st, the idea of getting organized or exercising more sounds easy, but it can often be difficult to break our old habits...
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