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From creating new cancer drugs to developing more effective teaching methods, research plays an important role in improving our lives. Researchers… Read more
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Let's talk about the exciting changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in the 2024–2025 academic year and how they will… Read more
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I have a confession: I don’t think budgeting is all that great. It’s such a small part of the financial planning picture, but it gets all of the… Read more
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My name is Bryan Pietsch, and I'm a senior at ASU studying journalism and business. Outside of class, I'm in a business fraternity, … Read more
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A clear sign of successfully adulting is understanding how to control your spending habits and avoid putting yourself in a situation where you are… Read more
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How much do you know about the recent Equifax data breach? Were you affected? Was your family? Identity theft and corporate breaches continue to… Read more
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Sticking to a budget is a tough but necessary part of smart financial planning. Stretching your dollar to go as far as possible is key. So, how do… Read more
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“I can’t study abroad because [fill in the blank].” Heard this voice in your head?… Read more
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It seems early, but holiday gift-giving season is coming up fast. We’re just guessing, but you probably don’t have a ton of cash lying around to… Read more
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How do you feel when you think about your financial situation? Nervous? Excited? Sad? The way you feel about your money could be affecting the way… Read more
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You probably know the recommendations for how your financial aid should be used, like buying your books instead of blowing it on a spring break… Read more
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My definition of a credit card: a tool that can be used for both the construction and destruction of your personal finances.
From the… Read more
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I’m going to start this off with some tough love. It’s unrealistic to think you’ll never be in a tight spot financially. Take me for example: I… Read more
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There are a ton of terms, forms and acronyms related to taxes that may seem like a bunch of mumbo jumbo right now. We’re here to help you… Read more
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If you received financial aid in 2019, you may need to report those funds on your tax return depending on how you used the money. Each financial… Read more
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When it comes to taxes, it can feel like there’s a lot you don’t know. From complicated forms, to all the tax records you’ve received in the mail… Read more
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With school, work and internships, friends, family, and everything else you have going on, filing taxes may be the last thing on your mind.… Read more
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I don’t know about you, but the whole “broke college student” thing is pretty overrated. Personally, I enjoy the feeling of paying my bills… Read more
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When you pay your tuition at ASU, you’re not just paying for your classes — you’re also paying for access to a whole lot of cool, student-… Read more
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For those of you who just got your financial aid refund or now have access to all that student loan money you never had before, this is probably… Read more