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Summer sounds good to us — Free 3-day Lollapalooza passes are up for grabs!
Total and complete lack of summer adventure plans have you a bit bummed out? Think squandering all your money on Spring Break may have been an epic fail? Well, don’t you sweat it just yet! Summer sounds good to us! … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College life, Discounts and savings, Money management, News and updates
Tagged concerts, Giveaways, summer break, summer fun
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Top 10 staycation ideas for college students in need of R&R
You’ve been studying hard all year and now you deserve some time to kick back and play! Oh right, there’s just one problem. A vacation costs money and that, my friend, as we all know, is in short supply. What’s … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Dorm life, Money management
Tagged staycation, summer vacation, TheBrainiac, vacation ideas
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Where will you spend your college spring break 2013?
Sand, surf, and stunningly beautiful people in bathing suits. Yes, these three S’s could only mean one thing: it’s college spring break 2013! So, how do you plan to spend your time away from classes and all night cram sessions? … Continue reading
College student loans and credit score: Protect your good credit and financial future
For those of us college students (as well as recent graduates), student loan payments are probably not something at the top of your to-do list. I mean, come on, this is money that is (or was) helping you get through college. … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged finances, money management, taxes, TheBrainiac
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Tax season 101: First-timer’s guide to 2012 taxes
It’s about that time — time to file your 2012 taxes, that is! If you’re a first time taxpayer, don’t fret; there are many resources out there to help with tax filing for students. So, grab a notebook and get … Continue reading
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Tagged finances, tax season, taxes, TheBrainiac
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Post holiday blues: How to have fun on a college budget in the new year
If the holiday spending spree has left you feeling post-festivities withdrawal, no need to despair. Just because your wallet seems vacuum-dried, it doesn’t mean you have to stay home alone munching on ramen for the next month. Here are some … Continue reading
Why study abroad: Save money on international programs and graduate on time
According to a recent report published by the Institute of International Education, more American students are studying abroad than ever before, however, overall numbers show that only 14 percent of college students as a whole participate in a study abroad … Continue reading
America’s Top TA scholarship coming soon: The Dan Coiro Scholarship by CengageBrain
In May of this year, we at CengageBrain excitedly introduced our first ever national scholarship competition, “America’s Top TA.” College students from all around the country nominated their favorite teaching assistant by telling us why their TA deserved to be … Continue reading
Holiday and DIY decorating tips: For your college digs when you’re short on cash
You are well into your first semester, but your college dorm or apartment looks like you just moved in — or, worse yet, your “home” resembles an insane asylum with its barren interior and dim lighting. Your drab walls scream, “Help me!” … Continue reading
