Writing Academic Papers for Profit
I got an offer out of the blue last week to make some great money online by writing academic papers. The offer promised roughly $40-$60 per hour, involved doing something I am good at, and learning about topics I am extremely interested in. The ‘job’ also allowed me...Groupon – A Student’s New Friend
I have to admit that I am not the type that is big on coupon clipping. I know that is weird to see on a personal finance site since I am supposed to be all about tips for saving money. Many people don’t use coupons because of the social taboo of appearing ‘cheap.’...Student Gym Pass – Ancillary Fee or User Fee?
Recently my alma mater, the University of Manitoba, has been debating whether to go with a universal ancillary fee model for a student gym pass. This would be in opposition to the current model which charges $140 for an 8 month membership and $176 for 12 months. For...Student Loans vs Debt Free – A Lifetime Comparison
For many people student loans are a fact of life. They always knew they would have to get them, and when they did it wasn’t a big deal. After graduation the loans were always there as they started their working life, so they probably never considered what the true...Car vs Public Transportation – The Great Student Dilemma
I have to admit to not being the most frugal student during my time in school. My first year of university I decided to leave the car at home and do the public transit thing due to cost and my lack of knowledge about urban driving. I survived, but vowed to get a...Graduate Studies: A Good Investment?
“Back to school, back to school, off to prove to dad I’m not a fool” My parents don’t much care if I get my Masters degree or not, but like the incomparable Billy Madison I am going back to school. The interesting part about the situation is that when I graduated from...5 Great Reasons to Student Volunteer
“So you mean I won’t get paid? Why would I do it then?” Unfortunately this more and more appears to be one of the mottos of our generation. The idea that there should be an extrinsic benefit to everything we do, or else it’s not worth putting any effort into is a...Honorable Media Mentions
