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Building credit is important as you start to look for houses, cars, or even insurance. If you’re entering or in college, a student credit card is a great option to build your credit scores and help prepare for the future.

If you are looking for some original college graduation gift ideas, here are some ideas that can provide a little inspiration if you’re stuck for ideas…

It seems we hear a new “sorry, we’ve been hacked” story every day. Ranging from small companies to some of the biggest names known worldwide, everyone from Target to Uber […]

If you’re in the market for renters insurance — good for you! It’s a smart, affordable way to protect your college student. However, not all renters insurance policies address the […]

It’s nearly time for midterm examinations. Smart students start early and create a plan to do their best.

Many students overlook a variety of opportunities and events that their resident life department has to offer. Often, residence life staff and neighbors can become a student’s first home for support and assistance.

Dealing with Stress at University or College Attending university or college is a very exciting step in life. A lot of uncertainty and stress comes with it, however. Students must […]

So the time has finally come. Can’t wait to start your first year of college?  Well, before your classes get rolling and before you know the ropes, you’ll probably be […]

10 Crucial Campus Safety Tips The yearly return to college each fall is an exciting and significant time for students, but it isn’t entirely without risks. This year, as classes […]

Forty-Eight percent of students and their parents think they may need to withdraw from school.

According to recent survey results announced by Allianz College Confidence Index, “prospective college students are arriving on campus already doubting their ability to reach graduation with nearly half anticipating the need to either temporarily or permanently withdraw from their degree program.” The findings reveal that 48 percent are less than very confident they will finish college without dropping out permanently and 55 percent think they will need to take at least some time off.