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Student LIFE covers the latest information on finance and education. Learn about timely news, developments and perspectives relating to FAFSA, scholarships, student loans, financial aid and other aspects of planning and paying for college as well as budgeting, saving and other money management issues of concern for young adults. This blog has a practical focus, providing insights and advice.

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Why Financial Aid Awareness is Crucial for Minimizing College Debt

By Penny Redlin

Updated on February 13, 2024

February is Financial Aid Awareness month. With student loan debt dominating the headlines, it’s important to be aware of every option available to assist when seeking out ways to pay for college.

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Are Ghost Jobs Making it Hard for Gen Z to Find Real Employment?

By Penny Redlin

Updated on February 05, 2024

There’s a new phenomenon that could make an already difficult job search process even more frustrating – ghost jobs. Ghost job postings are job advertisements that appear to be legitimate, but they may already have a pre-selected candidate, or the position may not exist at all.

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FAFSA Delivery Delayed Until March – What This Means for You

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on February 01, 2024

An update from the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday pushes your timetable back further than anticipated. They've indicated that your FAFSA information won’t be sent to your school or potential schools until March. Meaning, you may not see a financial aid package from your school(s) until at least April.

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Return on Investment at Top Tier Schools

By Penny Redlin

Updated on January 25, 2024

Aside from the bragging rights, do college graduates from top tier schools make more money than those from other colleges not in the top tier? The assumption is that by gaining acceptance into an elite school will all but assure to financial success right? Well let’s see.

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6 Unconventional Budgeting Strategies That Just Might Work for You

By Penny Redlin

Updated on January 23, 2024

Budgeting is the cornerstone of responsible financial management. It's more than just a tool for tracking income and expenses. Traditional budgeting techniques have proven themselves successful but if you are looking something more tailored to your individual needs then maybe one of these unconventional budgeting strategies will work for you.

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5 Things College Students Should Know About Money

By Lauren Ward

Updated on January 19, 2024

Solid money management skills don’t come out of nowhere and many young adults don't learn this information in high school. Like anything in life, it’s a skill that takes time to learn and cultivate. To help you out, here are five things every student should know about how to successfully manage money.

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College Math: The Tuition Numbers Just Don't Add Up

By Penny Redlin

Updated on January 16, 2024

It’s hard to watch the news and not see at least one story about student loan debt. Tuition and other related costs just keep going up and up making it harder and harder for families to afford to send their kids to college. If you look at the math, you see that it’s true, the numbers just don’t add up.

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College Dilemma: Survey Reveals Risk vs Reward Disconnect

By Penny Redlin

Updated on January 02, 2024

A common mindset prevails that a college degree opens the door to a career and a career is key to financial success. Edvisors recently surveyed 1,000 students and the results revealed a disconnect between the financial requirements to get the coveted college degree and how to actually pay for it after graduation.

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2024-2025 FAFSA Soft Launch: 10 Things You Need to Know

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on December 21, 2023

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is expected to be released by Dec. 31, 2023. Here’s what you should know and expect from the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

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How to Manage Money on the Move

By Penny Redlin

Updated on December 19, 2023

There are so many amazing places to live across the country that some people can’t pick just one. Remote work has made digital nomadism possible for more people, who can clock in anywhere that has a WiFi connection. Remote workers still need to think about taxes and paying their bills, even when they’re watching stunning sunsets in Yosemite.

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What's Your Money Personality?

By Penny Redlin

Updated on December 14, 2023

There's a crucial element to financial success that often gets overlooked. It's not just about how much money you make or how little you spend. It's also about your mindset, your beliefs, and attitudes towards money. Yes, we're talking about a healthy money mindset.

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How to Balance Your Budget and Social Life

By Penny Redlin

Updated on December 12, 2023

As a young adult, you've probably experienced the pull between maintaining an active social life and saving for the future. On one side, you want to create memorable experiences with your friends and loved ones, but on the other, there are bills to pay and dreams to save for.

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