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Money Monday: Start the Semester With a Budget That Actually Works

A new semester can bring a lot of expenses at once. Books, supplies, transportation, meals, fees and everyday spending can add up quickly, sometimes before you have settled into your…

Regan Blume August 17, 2026

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Money Monday: Your Cost of Attendance Reality Check

If your tuition bill recently arrived, you may have noticed another number listed somewhere in your financial aid details: Cost of Attendance, often called COA. At first, COA can be…

Regan Blume July 13, 2026

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Money Monday: 5 Smart Moves Before Tuition Bills Arrive

As June comes to a close, it's a great time for a quick financial check-in. Before fall deadlines, tuition bills, and back-to-school schedules begin to pile up, summer offers a…

Regan Blume June 22, 2026

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Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits

Once May arrives, a lot of students mentally move on from scholarships. Between finals, graduations, vacations, jobs, and summer plans, it’s easy to assume scholarship season is basically finished. But…

Regan Blume May 19, 2026

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April Money Monday! Planning for What’s Ahead

This time of year moves fast. One minute you’re reviewing financial aid offers and the next, new costs and deadlines start showing up. Hello, decision season. As part of this…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

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March Money Monday: Simple Habits for a Less Stressful Spring

March has a way of speeding things up. Between spring schedules, shifting routines, spring break plans, and even a little March Madness energy in the air, this time of year…

Regan Blume March 16, 2026