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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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Understanding taxes

Tax preparation season is coming. Are you ready?

The early bird catches the worm — er, tax return. Check out the steps you can take now to prepare for filing your taxes.
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Planning for college

Film preview: an eye-opening documentary about first-generation college students

“First Generation” follows four high school students navigating the college admission process.
A young woman considers how to manage credit.
Managing credit

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.
Which is worse: Having no credit or having bad credit?
Building credit

Which is worse: No credit or bad credit?

Spoiler alert: Both are not optimal, but with some small tweaks you can improve your credit over time.
A young woman and her mother sit together to open a bank account.
Managing money

Questions you’re searching: What should I bring to open a bank account?

Before you head to the bank, make sure you have the items listed below. And check out some FAQs about opening and using your first bank account.
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Budgeting

Video: How to Manage Money Like a Pro for Holiday Break

Learn how real college students stay on track with their money during the holiday season.
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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.
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Preparing and Paying for College: Webinar Series

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Beyond College: Webinar Series

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