Archive for April, 2026

Achieving success requires 3 key ingredients: 1) planning; 2) discipline; and 3) execution.

Click to open our success module for FREE guides on these key success points.

How best to finance college:

1) search scholarships;

2) find federal loans;

3) use the SMART option loan

4) parent have the home equity banker

Save money in textbooks ...

First: use our tool to compare prices among multiple textbook centers

Second: find the best price to sell your used textbook.

FREE tools:

1) off-to-college map;

2) college cost comparison wkst;

3) student aid map

4) setting up a college budget

5) moving to college checklist

• College Campus BLOG

• Auto Buying BLOG

• Shopping BLOG

• Money Management BLOG

• Home Improvement BLOG

• Home Construction BLOG

Develop a Budget Plan:
use our FREE budgeting wkst to plan your month-to-month expenses:
college budgeting worksheet
how-to college budgeting trifold

Track Your Aid Sources:
keep track of your aid sources for future academic year reference:
FREE aid tracking worksheet

Get Financially Smart:
get smart with our online tutorial on student financial aid and aid options:
use this aid map as a guide

When You Need Extra $$$:
borrow wisely when you need extra $$$ to pay tuition, housing and more:
calculate how much you need
use the SMART option loan ®

Travel Guides:
search places to drive, bike, camp, hike, swim, haunt, eat and have fun:
state-by-state travel guides

Search Low Air Fares:
input your destination and compare the best air fares among multiple airlines:
search lowest air fares

Places to Stay:
find and reserve your hot-rate hotel reservation or other accommodation:
search among 100's of sites

Last Minute Travel:
school break coming up? find a sweet travel deal at low get-away prices:
save with last minute travel

What's New in Auto:
quick clicks to manufacturer showrooms from around the world:
view auto showrooms

Try eBay Motors:
you can find almost any type of car for college at great bidding prices:
search for fun - make a bid

Find Local Dealers:
let us help you find both new and used auto dealers within any location:
online-classified-yellow pages

Need Financing:
low rates and great terms on auto purchase loans or auto refinancing:
check out rates and terms