A simple, hands-on guide to making a budget

Yes, it IS possible to pay your bills, buy some stuff you want, and even put a bit of money aside for the future—and it all begins with a budget.

7 steps to pain-free budgeting

As a student, sometimes the money goes out faster than it’s coming in. Learn how to track your spending with this step-by-step guide. (Your future self will thank you.)

Apps and podcasts we love: Mint

A student reviews the app Mint and shares how it helped her.

Budget like a boss in 3 easy steps

Learn the ins and outs of budgeting including useful apps and tools and how money can help you reach long- and short-term goals.

6 easy ways to build your credit score—and why that matters

Want to buy a car? Lease an apartment? Get a mortgage for a house one day? First you’ll need good credit. In this article, we cover 6 key ways to start building your credit score right now.

The student guide to understanding credit

We’re all pretty familiar with credit cards (at least, in theory), but what about credit scores, credit reports, and what it means to be deemed “creditworthy”?