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America's Best Colleges 2009
posted: 6 DAYS 8 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Specials, Student Loans
Yes, the trio of Harvard, Princeton and Yale sit atop the heap once again, but in what order? Click through our gallery of the top 25 schools on this year's list from U.S. News and World Report and find out which schools made the grade.
College on a Dime: Middle Class Math
posted: 7 DAYS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Student Loans
A new study says that 40 percent of families don't consider cost when picking a college, but that sounds crazy to blogger Zac Bissonnette, a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an expert on getting a great education without going broke. In his latest in his series, he explains why financial consideration should matter.
Allowance for Your College-Bound Kid?
posted: 10 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
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Maybe parents should be the ones taking economics 101 when they send their kids off to college. Blogger Josh Smith looks at the trend of parents giving their kids regular allotments of spending money when they go off to school -- otherwise known as an allowance -- rather than having them rely on their own income.
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College on a Dime: Penny Textbooks
posted: 13 DAYS 23 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Economizer, Get Deals
We're kicking off a new series from blogger Zac Bissonnette, a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an expert on getting a great education without going broke. It's time for college kids across the country to order text books, and he ponders deals for a penny. Also see: Walletpop's Guide to Buying Textbooks: Part 1, Don't do It

Where You Go to School Does Matter
posted: 23 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Student Loans
Any Ivy League education is enough to get you more pay later on in life, according to a new study by Payscale, Inc., an online provider of global compensation data. What school gives you the biggest lift in life? Click to find out.
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We'll give you a hint, it's not Harvard.
Taking a Year Off After High School?
posted: 38 DAYS 23 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance
There's a lot to be said for taking a year off to do something interesting abroad. The problem is that many people who decide to "take a year off" have a way of taking a life off, and suffering the consequences. Is it the right decision for you?
The Next Challenge? Get Health Insurance
posted: 38 DAYS 23 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance
Too many young adults are uninsured and it's not looking any better for the class of 2008. High school graduates completely lacking health insurance now stands at 38%, while 34% of college graduates also lack coverage.
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Saving for College: Basics
Saving for college gets easier the earlier you plan. Read more on student loans, 529 plans, education tax credits and other innovative ways to save.
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