About: Mary Johnson

If you’re a recent college graduate, navigating the jungle of personal and financial independence can be a little daunting. With all the excitement surrounding getting your degree and securing your first post-grad job, you may not have had time to think about some other very important life considerations. Here are a few tips to help… Continue Reading

Via LearnVest By Gabrielle Karol “We need to talk.” Generally speaking, no good conversation starts with this statement … except when it comes to finances. For anyone in a relationship, money isn’t just something that you should talk about; it’s a topic that you need to cover together. In fact, of the many arguments that… Continue Reading

With the New Year upon us, we tend to start tackling our resolutions in many areas, whether financial, academic or health related. When it comes to managing money while in college, you’ll have a leg up if you consider these five money moves to make in the New Year. From credit cards to savings to… Continue Reading

Some of the best money tips often come from regular Joe’s just like you. As busy college students, you no doubt have discovered a few great ways to reduce your spending and save for those “must have” items along the way. So why not share them with other students?

Controlling your money flow should start with a good review of your spending habits. So this week’s challenge is to take a few minutes to review your spending by looking at your debit card transactions on your online statement or other spending records (i.e. check register, receipts).