Personal Finance for College Students

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how to save money on rent in college

How to Save Money on Rent in College: What Actually Works

Cut your biggest college expense without sacrificing your life. Real strategies for lowering rent costs before you sign a lease and after.

July 7, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
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How to Move to a New City on an Entry Level Salary

Moving to a new city on an entry level salary is doable if you run the numbers before you go. Here's exactly how to make it work.

July 4, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
how to decide if student loan refinancing is worth it

How to Decide If Student Loan Refinancing Is Worth It

Refinancing student loans can save you thousands — or cost you protections you can't get back. Here's how to actually think through the decision.

July 2, 2026 · 7 min · Colin
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Best No Fee Checking Accounts for Students in 2026

Stop paying your bank to hold your money. These no fee checking accounts are actually worth opening — here's how they stack up for college students.

June 30, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
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How to Get Apple Music and Spotify Free or Cheap in College

Stop paying full price for music streaming. Here's exactly how college students can get Apple Music and Spotify for free or under $6 a month.

June 27, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
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How to Save Money Living in a Big City as an Intern

Interning in NYC, Chicago, or SF doesn't have to drain you. Here's how to actually keep money in your pocket when the city makes it very easy not to.

June 25, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
how to avoid ATM fees in college

How to Stop Paying ATM Fees in College (And Never Think About It Again)

ATM fees quietly drain your account every month. Here's exactly how to eliminate them in college using free networks, fee reimbursements, and smarter banking habits.

June 23, 2026 · 7 min · Colin
how to budget in college on a tight budget

How to Budget in College on a Tight Budget

Learn how to actually budget in college without a spreadsheet obsession. Real strategies that keep your money working even when you don't have much of it.

June 20, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
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How Much to Save From Your First Job Paycheck

Find out exactly how much to save from your first paycheck, which accounts to use first, and how to build real wealth without living on nothing.

June 18, 2026 · 8 min · Colin
VOO vs VTI which ETF should beginners buy

VOO vs VTI: Which ETF Should Beginners Buy?

VOO and VTI are both excellent beginner ETFs, but they're not identical. Here's how to pick the right one for your portfolio without overthinking it.

June 16, 2026 · 7 min · Colin

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