Best Part Time Jobs For College Students

The hectic life of a college student makes time very scarce; however it is also comes with a lot of expenses. A part time job can help you take on these expenses while still leaving time for school and fun. Check out Money MindEd’s favorite part time jobs for college students to help you find the perfect part time job!

On Campus: The best place to start your part time job search is on campus. There are many part time job opportunities for students on campus; most of these jobs are only available to students giving you hiring priority. An on campus job will also eliminate any commuting time and allow you to work around your class schedule. Check out your schools career services center to start your search. Read more…

Do You Need A Car In College?

As you are preparing to leave for your freshman year of college you may be asking yourself a simple question, do I need to bring a car? The answer to this question is it depends. While it may seem strange to suddenly no longer have a car, in many cases many college students don’t immediately bring a car to college. Here are some questions to ask yourself in order to determine if you will need to bring a car with you to college this fall. Read more…

How To Save Money On Back To School Shopping

Summer is slowly coming to a close and it is time to start thinking about the up and coming school year, including back to school expenses. While new clothes, school supplies, and electronics make up the fun part of going back to school, it does not need to cost you a fortune. Check out our tips for saving money while back to school shopping this year.

Shop At Home: Before you hit the stores, shop around your house first. Sort through closets for outfits that are fairly new and okay for school or that you can pass on to a sibling. Also, look around for basic school supplies. Chances are you will be able to find a good amount of working pencils, pens and highlighters. Read more…

When to Get and How to Handle your First Credit Card

There is no hard and fast rule on when you should introduce your child to the wonderful world of plastic money. Only you know how well your own child will respond to the creative possibilities of buying on credit, but as a rule of thumb, most money experts think you should wait until his or her late teens.

Our oldest daughter applied for her first credit card just before her sophomore year in college. By that point, she had been living on her own for a year and sticking to her budget, so we felt confident that she would handle the new financial obligation with care and seriousness. Read more…

Understanding Different Ways To Spend

As you get older you begin to take on more expenses and start making more everyday purchases. With age and responsibility also comes more options for ways to spend your money. Money MindEd is here to help you understand the different payment options when it comes to making purchases.

Cash: Cash is a great necessity to have on you for small everyday purchases. With cash you know you have money to spend, unless it should be placed into your savings account. One downside to cash is that it is not easy to track, commonly you will look into your wallet and wonder where your $20 bill went. It is therefore a good idea to keep a money diary to track your purchases and stick to a budget. Read more…

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