Don't Let Your Emotions Get in the Way of Your Logic
We often spend money for emotional or irrational reasons. Here's some help on recognizing harmful spending patterns, and some things that you can do about it.
Develop a Credit History During College
There is a middle ground in which students can build a credit history in college, have the convenience of using credit instead of cash for purchases and emergencies, and still not run up a lot of debt.
Spend Student Loans Only on College Expenses
Using student loan money for unrelated expenses can lead to serious debt problems. Spend loan money on room, board and college expenses.