Tips For A Smart, Safe Spring Break
Like many college students, you may be getting ready for a well-deserved spring break vacation. Before hitting the road though, it’s a good idea to have a plan for how much you can afford to spend and...
View ArticleFinancial Literacy Grants Available for Your School…Again!
To commemorate National Financial Literacy Month, Higher One is once again sponsoring a new Financial Literacy Counts grant program for non-profit colleges and universities! The purpose of the grant is...
View ArticleChallenge Week 3: Check Your Credit Report
It is really important to establish and maintain a strong credit history so that your credit score remains high. If you haven’t checked your credit report in the last 12 months, it’s easy to request a...
View ArticleA “Healthy” Reminder for Recent Grads
If you recently graduated from college, remember you may be eligible to stay on your parent’s health insurance plan until you reach the age of 26.
View ArticleFreshman Money Tips
Looks like you are almost there. But have you thought about how you'll manage your money while in school? Here are some important tips every freshman should consider for making the transition to being...
View ArticleRefund Toolkit
Be sure to check with your school for the date student refunds or disbursements will be sent out. Every school is different, so it’s important to know when to expect a refund. Additionally, we require...
View ArticleFive Easy Ways to Prevent Identity Theft and Cyber Crime
Here are some great tips from a recent article by Eric Bell, founder and editor-in-chief of YoBucko! Identity theft and cyber crime are major concerns these days. Modern advances in technology and...
View ArticleChallenge Week 4: Share Your Secrets!
Some of the best money tips often come from regular Joe’s just like you. As busy college students, you no doubt have discovered a few great ways to reduce your spending and save for those “must have”...
View Article4 Ways to Negotiate Like a Pro – By Scott Gamm
With the New Year upon us, we tend to start tackling our resolutions in many areas, whether financial, academic or health related. When it comes to managing money while in college, you’ll have a leg up...
View ArticleLove & Money: 5 Tips for Couples Tackling “The Talk”
Via LearnVest By Gabrielle Karol “We need to talk.” Generally speaking, no good conversation starts with this statement … except when it comes to finances. For anyone in a relationship, money isn’t...
View ArticleMore Money Tips for the Next Phase of Your Life
If you’re a recent college graduate, navigating the jungle of personal and financial independence can be a little daunting. With all the excitement surrounding getting your degree and securing your...
View Article5 Money Mistakes We Made Moving in Together
Via LearnVest By Leah Manderson Fresh out of college, my boyfriend of one year and I knew that we wanted to get married. We were in no position, however, to afford a wedding. Neither one of us wanted...
View ArticleMoney Rules for Back to School!
As the beginning of the fall semester quickly approaches, you may be focused on packing up, checking your class schedule, ordering books and paying your tuition bill. But it’s also a good idea to...
View ArticleTop Ten Freshman Money Myths
Starting college is one of the most important and exciting times of your life. Now that you’re all “checked-in,” enjoy your college experience without worrying about where your next meal will come from...
View ArticleWhy Your Cable Bill Could Soon Ding Your Credit Score By Jacqui Kenyon
Via LearnVest. We’ve told you the basics of building and maintaining a high credit score—paying bills on time (every time), keeping credit utilization below 30%, making sure accounts never end up in...
View ArticleHelping You Stay Safe!
Here at Higher One we are committed to safeguarding your personal and financial information, but did you know that you also play a key role in the fight against identity theft and fraud? Understand...
View ArticleMoney Tips for Real Life
Money Tips for Real Life Congratulations, you’re a college graduate! With all the excitement surrounding getting your degree and trying to land your first “real” job, you may not have had time to think...
View ArticleRun Your House for Less
Earning your degree while managing a family and household can be extremely challenging. There are only so many hours in a day, so sometimes we choose an easier path (like stopping for takeout), rather...
View ArticleTop Ten Freshman Money Myths
Starting college is one of the most important and exciting times of your life. Now that you’re all “checked-in,” enjoy your college experience without worrying about where your next meal will come from...
View ArticleWhy Your Cable Bill Could Soon Ding Your Credit Score By Jacqui Kenyon
Via LearnVest. We’ve told you the basics of building and maintaining a high credit score—paying bills on time (every time), keeping credit utilization below 30%, making sure accounts never end up in...
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