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Rate Increases 101

What do the recent interest rate increases mean for you and your wallet?

Your Two Cents – First apartment starter kit

Congrats! You're leaving the nest for the first time, but what on earth do you need to furnish your new pad?

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How to save money as a student

Although back to school may look different this year, one thing still stands: Money management.

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How to live with roommates

Living with roommates can make good financial sense—here's how.

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Save vs. splurge: Dorm room edition

You don't have to break your budget to have the sweetest dorm in your res.

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Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Student debt

Graduation! The real world. Student debt… It's a harsh awakening when your first student loan bill arrives in the mail.

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The student's guide to using a credit card

Check out how a credit card can be helpful as a student!

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Real Talk: Student debt

What happens to your student loans during the years post-graduation?

10 things I wish I knew about money before I went to university/college

There’s a saying that hindsight is 20/20—so we asked 10 people who’ve been there what they wish they knew then, that they know for sure now.

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Back to school tips: How to eat well on the cheap

Eating well doesn't have to break the bank.

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5 financial tips to learn from Gen Z

Gen Z has a few financial habits that every generation should take notice of.

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Going back to school as a mature student

Education is always a good idea, but making the decision to go back after you’ve been out of the classroom for an extended period of time can be a big change.

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Non-traditional summer jobs

School’s out for the summer! Now what?

Hot tips #1–10: How to bring ‘adulting’ to your finances

Get the low down on how to take your money game to the next level. Next stop: the financial future of your dreams.

How to survive the job hunt

How are you going to spend your time between graduation and employment?

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Five things every student should know for apartment hunting

What should you be looking for in a student apartment?

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10 tips to ease the transition from student life to the 9–5 world

All those late nights with your nose buried in a book have finally paid off. You have a degree/diploma—now what?

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Students are helping students manage their money at NSCC

For months, our Dartmouth office has been buzzing with excitement about a new project: our first fully student-operated branch at the NSCC Waterfront Campus.

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Budgeting worksheet: Student edition

Leaving your parents' nest for the first time? This budget worksheet will help get you through the semester.

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Guide to Budgeting

Our Guide to Budgeting will help you take some of the mystery and stress out of building and maintain your budget.

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Guide to Credit Cards

Getting a credit card is a big deal. This guide is your all-access pass to all things credit cards.

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Student loans vs. student line of credit

So many loans and so little time. We break down the difference between a student loan and a student line of credit.

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Guide to Borrowing

Any time you change your financial status—in this case, by taking on debt—it’s important to understand the ins and outs and implications of your choices.

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Looking to study up on your finances? We can help.

Rate Increases 101

Your Two Cents – First apartment starter kit

How to save money as a student

How to live with roommates

Save vs. splurge: Dorm room edition

Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Student debt

The student's guide to using a credit card

Real Talk: Student debt

10 things I wish I knew about money before I went to university/college

Back to school tips: How to eat well on the cheap

5 financial tips to learn from Gen Z

Going back to school as a mature student

Non-traditional summer jobs

Hot tips #1–10: How to bring ‘adulting’ to your finances

How to survive the job hunt

Five things every student should know for apartment hunting

10 tips to ease the transition from student life to the 9–5 world

Students are helping students manage their money at NSCC

Budgeting worksheet: Student edition

Guide to Budgeting

Guide to Credit Cards

Student loans vs. student line of credit

Guide to Borrowing

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Rate Increases 101

Your Two Cents – First apartment starter kit

How to save money as a student

How to live with roommates

Save vs. splurge: Dorm room edition

Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Student debt

The student's guide to using a credit card

Real Talk: Student debt

10 things I wish I knew about money before I went to university/college

Back to school tips: How to eat well on the cheap

5 financial tips to learn from Gen Z

Going back to school as a mature student

Non-traditional summer jobs

Hot tips #1–10: How to bring ‘adulting’ to your finances

How to survive the job hunt

Five things every student should know for apartment hunting

10 tips to ease the transition from student life to the 9–5 world

Students are helping students manage their money at NSCC

Budgeting worksheet: Student edition

Guide to Budgeting

Guide to Credit Cards

Student loans vs. student line of credit

Guide to Borrowing

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