Many things come into consideration when planning a holiday season budget. You have to think about the amount of money that is going to be spent on gifts for friends and family, the cost of food, decorations and travel expenses. Although it can be tricky and stressful, planning a holiday budget and sticking to it, [...]
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10 Tips for Budgeting Success over the Holidays
Thursday, November 8th, 2012The Vital Benefits Package – Important Tips on how to Evaluate It
Thursday, March 1st, 2012You’ve been offered a job that sounds fantastic – it pays a very good salary and the workplace has a great atmosphere. You’re eager to take it, but wait: thoroughly evaluate the benefits package before you accept the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2010, the average employee benefits package comprised [...]
Get that scholarship!
Monday, November 9th, 2009Posted by Fernando Ramirez, Career Services Career Assistant Getting scholarships: Once you’ve found the scholarships you qualify for, it is time to begin submitting applications. Investing a proper amount of time on the scholarship application is crucial if you intend on winning. Scholarship applications require more than just your contact information. Applications require other supporting [...]
Finding Scholarships and Financial Aid
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Posted by Fernando Ramirez, Career Assistant, OSU Career Services Do you need money for tuition, books, and supplies? Probably. Being a college student comes with an extensive list of expenses. Because of this, many organizations who sympathize with students offer scholarships to help pay for student related expenses. There are many excellent sources of financial [...]
Students Saving $$$
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Unless you’re Oprah Winfrey or Simon Cowell, most of us are all coming to the same conclusion: money is tight! As part-time and full-time students dedicated to our school work, extracurricular activities, friends, and family, it can be tough trying to balance a job while in school. No matter if you work full-time, part-time, or [...]
