In my opinion college students are the best investors. They are constantly learning and not afraid to make mistakes. As you get a college education, you should be getting an education in building wealth. You don’t need tons of capital to start your investing journey: you just have to know how to do … [Read more...] about How Can a College Student Invest? Easy Tips
How Can a College Student Invest? Easy Tips
Review of Betterment How to Invest the Easy Way
Let's face it, most people are lazy including me and you. Yeah, we work at what is interesting to us, but otherwise, we'd rather keep things simple. Here at Young Finances I've been trying to teach how to research stocks, build a portfolio and invest for retirement, but some people just hate … [Read more...] about Review of Betterment How to Invest the Easy Way
How to Fix Bad Credit?
Wondering how to fix my credit myself? Or how to fix bad credit? There's no doubt that living in the modern world requires credit. Yes, you can live without a credit card and survive on cash or cashback debit cards. I know because I did it for over two years as I paid off credit card debt. But what … [Read more...] about How to Fix Bad Credit?
3 Simple Ways to Travel on a Budget
At some point in your life the travel bug hits you. For some people it happens earlier than for others. I remember always wanting to travel. So much so that my career ambition was to be a travel agent. After speaking with my guidance counselor, I learned that my career of choice was not as viable as … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Ways to Travel on a Budget
How Much Sleep Does a College Student Need?
College can be a busy time in your life. On top of attending class and doing homework, many college students get a job - leaving them with very limited free time. This also leaves very little time to sleep. Which brings us to a popular question: How much sleep do college students need? According to … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Does a College Student Need?
45+ Must Read Blogs for College Students
The Internet is filled with tons and tons of great content for college students. It can seem daunting to sift through it all to find what’s really valuable. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favorite blogs that provide everything from entertainment to inspiration to advice and more. General … [Read more...] about 45+ Must Read Blogs for College Students
How Can a College Student File Taxes?
If you’re a college student, you may not think a lot about taxes. After all, you may not earn a lot of money, or you may get work-study money and assume you don’t need to pay taxes. However, it’s important to be aware of the topic, even if you think they don’t yet apply to you. Even if you’re in … [Read more...] about How Can a College Student File Taxes?
Last Day of the Year: How Much Do You Have Saved?
The end of the year is nearly here! If you're like 45% of Americans, you're probably starting to think of resolutions for 2016. If you're like me, you might be regretting some of the resolutions you set in 2015 and didn't keep (I'm looking at you, running goals!) You may have set budgeting, saving, … [Read more...] about Last Day of the Year: How Much Do You Have Saved?