The holidays are quickly approaching, and we all know what that means. Delicious food. Festive lights. Cheerful music.   An empty wallet. With all of the shopping, decorating and eating, the money supply over the holidays definitely takes a plummet. With the abundance of sales and promotions and the spirit of giving, we find ourselves casually dropping cash … [Read more...] about Saving for the Holidays

  Well, it’s finally Fall, and honestly the first thing I am thinking about is the seasonal Starbucks drinks. I know, I know…so much goes on, and all I can think about is the Salted Caramel Mocha and the Pumpkin Spice Latte? This is a serious problem that not only plagues myself, but thousands of students campus wide. Why do I wait 45 minutes in line among a sea … [Read more...] about A Coffee Catastrophe

We all want to occupy our summers with fun, but often that gets very expensive. While your friends are jetting off to some expensive island, you can take a small vacation that will cost you almost nothing! Take a look at these close-by vacation spots that will not disappoint!   KANSAS CITY Kansas City is two to three hours away from Springfield, and boasts a … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Summer Vacations

Loans are hard enough to take out, but once we have them, we can forget about them for a little while. We tend to not think about the debt piling up and instead live in the finances of the moment. This is a dangerous tactic, because many factors make loan interest your worst enemy! The current interest rate is fixed at 4.66%. While this might not seem like much, it is … [Read more...] about Interest Rates Could Be Your Worst Enemy…

Worried about keeping your debt under control?  Don’t be.  If you are aware of your options and responsibilities, you can be successful by understanding the following information.   Maybe your a recent graduate, about to graduate, or just taking a break from school.  All of these things are normal things: you just have to be prepared.  Make sure that you know your loans. … [Read more...] about Paying Back Student Loans