Entries by Holly Thorne

Millennials: How Much Are You Really Spending?

You might share certain spending habits with other millennials โ€” and you might occasionally catch flak for those habits. But some of these patterns are a byproduct of your age and the times we live in: spending less on health care because younger adults are generally healthier, for example, or spending less on magazines and […]

Safeguard Your Identity with These Helpful Resources

Identity theft and consumer fraud can happen in an instant, so itโ€™s important to protect yourself. Learn about simple tips and tools you can use to reduce your risk of identity theft and protect your financially sensitive information.ย  Identity theft and consumer fraud can happen in an instant, so it’s important to protect yourself. Learn […]

The Keys to Financial Wellness for Millennials

Getting a job, buying a car, buying a home โ€” all of these milestones are both exciting and at times stressful for young adults just getting started. For many people, these are wonderful goals that help push them forward. But as millennials build their careers, start families and consider their futures, itโ€™s important to remember […]

Budgeting and Planning for a Masterโ€™s Degree

Pursuing a masterโ€™s degree is exciting, but it can also be expensive, even after scholarships and financial aid are factored in. If youโ€™ve been burning to hit the books, these tips will make it easier to pay for grad school. Pursuing a masterโ€™s degree is exciting, but it can also be expensive, even after scholarships […]

Save More When Back-to-School Shopping Online

Shopping for school supplies, electronics and clothing can be a chore โ€” and an expensive one at that. Families with children in grades K-12 plan to spend an average of $687.72 on back-to-school shopping, about $14 more than last yearโ€™s average of $673.57, according to the National Retail Federation. College students and their families plan […]

Financial Steps to Take Before Buying a Car

Think about the effort it takes to search for the right new car and to negotiate the lowest price. Here are a few things to consider while looking for the best financing option. Think about the effort it takes to search for the right new car and to negotiate the lowest price. Unless you plan […]

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship

Internships give students the opportunity to explore career paths, get resume-building experience and show a company what they can do. Nailing an internship can also be the difference between struggling to find a job or sailing straight into one when you graduate. Use these five tips to get your employerโ€™s attention during your internship so […]

6 Smart Ways to Travel Cheaply

Memorable vacations can come with a price tag you’d rather forget. But with proper planning, smart research and a flexible attitude, you can travel cheaply and still have an experience worth remembering. Here’s how. Memorable vacations can come with a price tag you’d rather forget. But with proper planning, smart research and a flexible attitude, […]

Top 5 Things to Do About Your Student Loans After Graduation

Your student loans are easy to forget about when youโ€™re busy celebrating college graduation, looking for a job and perhaps preparing to move to a new city. But the summer after graduating is the perfect time to take charge of your loan payments and create your personal action plan to get out of debt. Your […]