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Mar

2026

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Opinion: Let me pay in cash

OpinionAUM Bookstore, card, cash, credit card, debit card, finance, money, payment, Students

photo courtesy of Patrick Eiland When I returned to Auburn University at Montgomery in the fall of 2024 the school had changed a lot since I graduated in 2015. The way you pay now for everything on campus is the one thing that drives me crazy. I’m someone who never liked dealing with credit cards. The hassle you must go through to set one up, how there was a middleman, and the stolen credit card scare. I was never a fan. Handing someone a few bills was simple, and I knew they got my money. So when I came back…

Apr

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

A College Student’s Guide to Credit Cards

OpinionBudget, credit card, finance, money

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 college student, here are a few basics you need to be aware of if you’re planning on using a credit card. 1. Don’t sign up for a credit card for the free swag. It can be tempting to fill out a quick credit application form…