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Your summer savings plan

Your summer savings plan

Make your finances easier next school year by setting a goal to save more cash over the summer.
How to network during your summer job and why you should

The importance of networking during your summer job

Make the most out of your three-month break and build connections along the way.
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12 hidden college expenses

Beyond tuition, learn what costs to expect as you start preparing for your first semester on campus.
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10 things you can do to manage credit

Coming out of school, it’s important to start benchmarking your credit score and building good credit. Here’s how.
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Five summer jobs for high school students

Get some inspiration for your next summer gig.
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Eight cool college perks

Click through this image gallery to see unique campus amenities at schools across the country.
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Get College Ready

Discover all the ways we may be able to help you prepare, from figuring out how to pay for college to managing your money once you’re there.

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Managing money

What students actually spend: What you can learn from the weekly budgets of 6 college students

We asked students around the country to give us a peek at their weekly spending. Here’s what we learned about their habits — and how they feel about their finances.
Stephanie Ruby, Wells Fargo Student Loan Consultant
Planning and paying for college

Video: How to pay for college

Watch this video for advice from a real student loan consultant on the steps to pay for college
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Paying for college

Scholarship recipients share their top tips for winning scholarships

Watch this video of advice from real scholarship winners — then go apply!
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Paying for college

Questions you’re searching: Are scholarships taxable?

Is scholarship money taxable? (And what does that even mean?) Here, we investigate the answer.
How to manage your money and get your finances into shape
Saving money

Financial health: tools to help reach your goals

Just like starting a new fitness regimen, getting your finances into shape can take some time to show results.
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Managing money

How do I pay back my student loans?

Find out ways to manage student debt.
What not to do with your first paycheck
Earning money

What you need to know about spending — and saving! — your first paycheck

Landing your dream job is just the beginning. Find out what you need to know about your first paycheck before cashing in.

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Preparing and Paying for College: Webinar Series

Get the information you may need to help you plan, prepare, and pay for college.
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Beyond College: Webinar Series

Preparing today for your tomorrow with the Beyond College: 2019 Webinar Series.
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