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Tara’s on a Budget: You will spend more than you planned – the hidden costs of college
I was tempted to title this blog post, ‘Tara toots her own horn’ because it is a great day when you beat National Public Radio on a story. Helping students with budgeting is a passion of mine, especially exposing the hidden costs of college. I have written and created infographics about these hidden expenses in the past, and I feel like it is an important topic more students should be aware of.
States aim at college completion
In August, Texas became the latest state to set a goal on college completion. The state’s commissioner of higher education says “It will be a shared responsibility model.”
Best apps for back-to-school prep – Best of Tara
Labor Day is officially the end of summer. To help celebrate, we want to give you one of Tara’s most popular posts, “Best apps for back-to-school prep.” Don’t forget to check out her other back-to-school posts on budgeting, simplifying your life, and advice to freshmen!
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How financially literate are you? [infographic]
Why every college student should be able to understand the basic concepts of financial literacy.
Cool Stuff #14: Social Media tips to think about before posting
Last week when I was walking around my college campus, I couldn’t help but notice almost everyone I walked past was looking down at their phone. It got me thinking, especially about social media. Many college students, including myself, use social media every day for...
Advice every freshman needs to know [video]
Dear college freshman, college might only be a few years, but the things you learn will last a lifetime.
Eye on School Success: The Ohio State University
Ohio State University is a four-year state university in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State is one of the country’s largest universities, with more than 57,000 students at its main Columbus campus.
New survey shows students want employers to help manage student loans
Iontuition, Inc., a member of the Ceannate companies that helps students and families take control of their education finances, today announced the results of a new survey that confirms many student loan borrowers in the U.S. would prefer to work for a company that offers student loan management help as part of their benefits package.
Tara’s on a Budget: With these tips, saving money has never been so easy
For me, one of the most difficult things to do is to save money. That changed when I started reducing my monthly expenses in these four areas. Now at the end of the month when I look at my bank account I have a lot more money than anticipated and feel compelled to save.
Employees want employers’ help to manage their college debt
Employers now have the option to help their employees repay and manage their college loans. iontuition is available for businesses to incorporate into a broader benefits package.