Saving money is a lot like working out at the gym. It’s hard to get motivated sometimes (especially in this cold!), but we’re told by everyone that it’s good for you. But just like the feeling you get when you finish a workout, it feels good to be saving money! Sometimes we just need […]
Have you checked your bank account recently? If so, you may have noticed we started disbursing financial aid last week. We recommend you don’t spend it all at one place! Here are some helpful guidelines on what financial aid can, and cannot be used for. Room and Board? Yes! Maybe […]
Congratulations, Cyclones! Fall 2018 semester is officially in the books, and it’s time to breathe in a sign of relief –winter break is here. Whether you’re planning to spend your break by catching up with friends, or wearing pajamas until your mom tells you to go change, we don’t judge. […]
One of my most notable financial mistakes happened after I graduated from college. Surprisingly, it wasn’t my first student loan bill that came in the mail, or the fact that I had to adjust to living off an entry-level salary in a big city. For me, my financial struggle came […]
Living paycheck to paycheck (or financial aid refund to refund…) can be a tiring cycle. You may think that there is NO room in your budget to spare even $20 a month for savings. However, most students forget that you can start small when it comes to saving. Breaking large amounts […]
It can be a big transition to go from living in a dorm room and having an unlimited meal plan, to having a monthly rent payment and (gasp!) going grocery shopping. If this is you this Fall, you’re not the only one who feels like their budget is taking a hit. […]
Consumers who check their credit score regularly are more likely to understand how scoring works than those who don’t, according to a new survey released by the Consumer Federation of America and VantageScore. The survey also reveals that, over the past four years, the percentage of consumers who have recently obtained their […]
We hope you have been enjoying your last summer before your freshman year starts! Soon, you’ll be packing up your belongings and making the road trip to Ames to move into your dorm. Meeting your new roommate and trying to fit everything into a room about the size of a […]
It’s never too early to start thinking about your financial plan for next year. I know days at the pool, summer vacations, and spending time with your friends seems waaay more fun but trust us, you’ll be glad you have a plan -especially if you’re flying solo when it comes […]