“I went for a burrito after working out and explored my new campus.”

Financial experts everywhere tell you that your credit card is the enemy. They say that you will overspend and end up a slave to your debt. This can absolutely be a problem for some people. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re good with your money, there are a lot of benefits when you use your credit card for everything.

Everyone is familiar with the stereotypical woman who spends more time worrying about what shoes to buy than whether she’ll have enough to retire on later in life. She racks up Carrie Bradshaw-like credit card debt on good times with her girlfriends and those “steal of a deal” designer outfits.

How do you spend Thanksgiving when away for college? The obvious answer is that you go home and enjoy a feast with your family. However, this isn’t an option for all students. Life gets in the way sometimes.

When it comes to getting a mortgage, most people are pretty clueless. We’re likely to believe whatever the nice lady at the bank tells us about the whole process.

Editor's Note: Our friend Vanessa from Vanessa's Money continues to share her epic wedding journey right here with us.

Being a student means making budget your middle name. What better place to start than with your cell phone plan? You want enough minutes, lots of texting, and a data plan that won’t quit.

On your first day on your college campus, you might run into credit card companies trying to urge you to sign up. The offers are always irresistible. A free frisbee? A free racket? A free bag? Sign me up!

Home insurance is one of the costs of owning property. You dutifully pay the monthly bill and don’t give it a second thought. But have you ever wondered what it actually covers?

Editor's Note: Weddings are an exciting event in someone's life and there is a lot of planning that goes into organizing the perfect day, as well as everything that comes afterwards.