This article originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and was republished with permission. Who Are First Generation College Students? The first thing to know about first generation college students is that the definition is actually pretty broad.  Depending on what each school or university determines to qualify as a first generation college student, it... Read More

The interest rates for different types of debt vary widely. What is considered “good” for one would be considered exorbitant for another—and vice versa. A “good” interest rate for you is the lowest one you can get with the most favorable terms. But what is good for you might not be good for someone else.... Read More

In 2018, around 800,000 college students were part of Greek life. Almost 13% of incoming freshmen in one survey said they were interested in rushing for a sorority or fraternity. But how much does it cost to be in a sorority? You might be surprised to find out that this social aspect of campus life can come... Read More

Congratulations! You’re officially an adult. Turning 18 opens a world of possibilities and freedom, but it also comes with additional responsibilities. One important responsibility to start thinking about is building your credit profile. Credit can be a critical resource. A good credit score helps you get approved for loans and credit cards. It also helps... Read More

Student loans are by far some of the biggest issues most students are facing today when it comes to finances. To get the kind of education you want, you will probably need to take out a student loan to pay for the studies – and then spend years if not decades paying back such loans.... Read More

Update: Due to the pandemic, the IRS has extended the tax deadline for the 2020 tax year from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This only applies to individual federal income returns and tax payments, not a state’s income tax deadline, including state payments or deposits.  Going through student loan repayments can be a hassle.... Read More