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With spring break fast approaching, the midterm's grind has a tendency to amplify the rumblings in my stomach. Unfortunately, it is also about this time of year when my budget needs some nourishment. Instead of giving in to the convenience of ordering carry-out every night while you cram for...

Abraham Lincoln once said, "Whatever you are, be a good one." Perhaps this is the concept behind fiverr.com, a website where people can sling whatever wacky talent they may have for the low price of one of Lincoln's namesake bills - $5. I bet you didn't know you wanted a beautiful confetti...

My philosophy once was: If it isn't in the bank I can't spend it. So I would let two or three paychecks accumulate on my dresser (probably to the dismay of my employer) to keep those funds from burning a hole in my checking account. Then I figured it was time to come up with better tricks...

I think the IRS should make a game out of filing taxes. At the end of every 1040-EZ there would be a token that would give you access to your 1098-T. Upon completing this level (by slaying the evil itemized deduction list and successfully capturing the Lifetime Learning Credit) you gain entry to...

If you're like most college students, you think a lot about finances, but aren't too adept at managing them. With the help of Joseph Groebl, wealth advisor for V Wealth Management LLC, here's a list of the top 10 things that will help you develop money smart practices and habits. In the following...

Almost everyone makes resolutions for the new year, from losing weight to gaining wealth. For myself, a college student, I've resolved to get serious in 2011 about building my financial acumen, and I'll track that process every few weeks for Money College. I start with my decision to take an...

Adrianne Gore, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, recently opened her second credit card account. Unlike many college students, this was not an act of desperation that will leave her riddled with debt. Gore is following the advice of her personal...

College students have notoriously scraped by on the sodium-drenched cliche of ramen noodles. This does not have to be your fate in your first kitchen away from home! Stock your pantry with some basic, whole foods and learn a few simple cooking techniques. Running your own kitchen is not nearly as...

Whether it is fuel for an all-nighter at the library or some grease as the morning-after antidote for a late night out, a trustworthy food establishment is an essential part of campus life. As a college sophomore who blogs about food regularly, it took some detective work to discover the best...