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Debt is surprisingly common among working Americans, with reports indicating that 8 in every 10 Americans have still not settled past charges. With student loans and credit card debt plaguing the wallets of so many, living beyond one’s financial means has become a normalized aspect of adulthood. And as emergencies occur and expenses pile up, it can be difficult...

If you’ve been using a tablet or phone to read books, you may be surprised to learn that you’re a bit of a controversial figure. A debate has long raged about the merits of ebooks versus traditional paper books. For all the attention ebooks receive, physical book sales still far exceed digital. While you may think it’s nostalgia that...

One of the first things most college and university students realize when they start school is that full-blown adulthood is around the corner. The clock is ticking for when you’ll have to get a real nine-to-five job, and a spouse, and a mortgage, and insurance, and all the other responsibilities of real life. While you definitely want to take...

Your choice of college major is, for lack of a better term, major. Whatever discipline you choose to earn your degree in will most likely determine your future career. Depending on what your career plans are, your choice of major may have even been a serious factor in helping you choose a college or university to attend. There are...

The main purpose of college is to prepare you for a higher-paying career. Maybe you’re still finishing up your final few credits, or maybe you walked across the stage a while ago. In any case, the next step after graduation is obvious- entering the working world! If you’re still trying to figure out how to get the job of your...

A lot of people are making the choice to finish their degrees. Between 2000 - 2010, there was a 42% increase in college and university students over the age of 25. When you make the choice to go back to college as an adult, or go to college for the first time, one of the first questions you have...

Look, the broke college student who lives on packets of ramen is a cliche for a reason. That’s because the college years can be a tough financial time for many students. One survey found that half of all college students are worried about keeping their monthly bills paid. One of the biggest gripes for students who could use some extra...

  Everyone struggles with picking the major that will give them the job of their dreams. But research shows that only 27% of college graduates have a job related to their major! If the stats are so low, how are you supposed to pick the degree that’s right for you? Here is a list of the most versatile degrees that will...

Have you ever had a feeling about a situation that was more powerful than the conscious thoughts in your brain? These can be signs of warning, or even signs of opportunity. Maybe you just had knew exactly which line to choose at the supermarket, or got a bad feeling about someone’s dating profile—but you couldn’t really say why. Those...

Online school is extremely convenient, especially for working students and adult attendees. But how do you keep up with classwork without a strict class schedule or on-campus community? Here are 5 secrets to online learning that will help make your experience a success. 1. Keep a routine On-campus students settle into a rhythm as they go about their day. It’s crucial for...