Dollars and Sense for College Students: How Not to Run Out of Money by Midterms

Dollars and Sense for College Students: How Not to Run Out of Money by Midterms
ISBN-10
0375752064
ISBN-13
9780375752063
Category
Reference / General
Pages
191
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Random House
Author
Ellen Braitman

Description

Going away to school, everyone gets the same lecture: Only use your credit card in an emergency.  Well, a 1:00 A.M. pizza is an emergency, right?  And a new snowboard?  After a semester or two of "emergencies," not to mention the phone bill, the meal plan, text-books, car repairs, rent, and spring-break airline tickets, you may find yourself in a serious mess.

So whether you're just heading off to school, or counting down the days to graduation, Dollars & Sense for College Students will help you develop the smart habits and make the savvy decisions that will keep you out of financial trouble.  The advice inside includes:

*Choosing a credit card, and the truth about "teaser" rates
*Managing your bank accounts
*Becoming a smart shopper: "Do I have to have it today?"
*Owning a car at school: what to watch for
*Setting a budget
*Finding great deals: travel, computers, phone service, and more!

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