Dollars & Sense for College Students: How NOT to Run Out of Money by Mid-terms (Princeton Review)
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ISBN: 0375752064 / Publisher: Princeton Review, July 1998
Advises college students on credit cards, bank accounts, budgets, housing, shopping, car payments, health insurance, and investments
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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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