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A College Student’s Guide to Credit Cards

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “​​one-third of students had credit cards before they entered college, and another 46 percent acquired them during the first year.” Unfortunately, lots of college students get credit cards without knowing the proper way to use them and end up in financial trouble. If you’re a […]

Do You Really Have to Pay Back Your Federal Student Loans?

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to the Education Data Initiative, federal ​​student loan debt in the United States currently adds up to a staggering $1.611 trillion. Let’s break that down: Over 40 million Americans have federal student loan debt averaging about $37,000.  Federal Student Aid reports that, regardless of whether they’ve secured employment post-graduation or not, […]

Top 7 Podcasts for College Students

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to Buzz Sprout, 104 million Americans listen to podcasts on a daily basis. If you’re a college student and you’re one of those millions, or even if you’re a podcast newbie, here are a few podcasts that you should be listening to.  1. Stuff You Should Know. If you’re a college […]

4 Tips for Last-Minute Studying

BY: Savanna Pruitt It’s time for finals, which means college students everywhere are studying like crazy and trying to cram in late-night review sessions. Even though relying on last-minute studying to pass your finals isn’t advised, there are a few things you can do to optimize your pre-finals cram sessions.  1. Set the mood in […]

5 Christmas Gifts for College Students

BY: Savanna Pruitt The holiday season is officially here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about who’s on your gift list and what you’re going to get for them. Stuck when it comes to what to get the college student in your life? Don’t worry— here are a few easy ideas.  1. Healthy […]

How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget for the Holidays

BY: Savanna Pruitt The holiday season is right around the corner! That means it’s almost time to start decorating your space for the occasion. If you’re living in a dorm room, chances are you’re working with limited resources and space. Don’t worry— there are lots of things you can do to spruce up your dorm […]

Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in the River Region

BY: Savanna Pruitt There’s nothing quite like giving back to your community. It’s a great way to help out your neighbors, it’s an excellent way to meet new friends, and it looks great on any resume. Wondering where you can spend your time serving others in the River Region? Here’s a quick guide to several […]

Jurassic Quest rumbles into Montgomery

BY: Savanna Pruitt Montgomery, Ala. – September 24, 2021 – Fans of dinosaurs rejoice— the dinos are coming right here to Montgomery! Attendees will get the chance to walk among over 100 dinosaurs created with paleontologists to be true-to-detail. There will be lots of activities for the kids, including bounce houses, dino crafts, temporary tattoos […]

Spaying and Neutering— Is It Really That Important?

BY: Savanna Pruitt Did you know that, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized each year? A large portion of those cats and dogs are euthanized because shelters simply don’t have room for the influx of homeless animals they’re receiving. Spaying and neutering […]

Have You Heard About This New Business Opportunity?

BY: Savanna Pruitt We’ve all had an old friend from high school contact us on Facebook about an “exciting business opportunity” selling a product and working from home, right? Chances are, most of those friends are parts of MLMs, also known as multi-level marketing organizations or direct sales businesses. What exactly is an MLM, and […]