Sure you want that tricked out, pimped out ride. We all do. But take my advice, as college students, we can’t afford it. College students must be very careful when buying a car. It is easy to get taken on a bad vehicle or to purchase one you can’t pay for. A car buyer must be concerned w...

Last month, I did something I have been wanting to do for awhile: I took a serious step to improving my credit score. Why? Because a bad credit score will ruin you. I applied for the Introductory Rate 0% Interest Capital One Platinum credit card.  Now, I haven’t had a credit card for over two...

Watching the election, a graphic came up on screen about the amount of money certain tech companies have given the Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. Usually, Presidential candidates who receive large sums of money from companies tend to keep an eye out for the best interests of t...

By Chelsea Jamison - Seattle Pacific University You’re all probably aware of savings accounts, the stock market and bonds as common ways to invest and receive a positive (hopefully!) return on your money. But what about certificates of deposits (CDs)? Why would you invest in one? WaitR...

Compound interest has been called the eighth wonder of the world. Although it may not be as jaw dropping as the Great Wall, if you use this wonder to your advantage, it will affect your financial life more than you ever imagined. First of all, what is compound interest? To quote Albert Einstein, it ...

Interest rates have always been a way for someone to make money without lifting a finger… except for signing that deposit slip at the bank. Interest can either work to your advantage, or someone elses advantage. Remember, one person’s advantage is another person’s disadvantage. Int...