Articles by Elyssa Kirkham
Is Dental School Worth the Student Debt?
March 31, 2023
Pursuing a degree in dentistry can lead to a fulfilling and high-paying career as a health care professional, but it can also involve a large... read more
6 Facts Every Parent Should Know About 529 Plan Tax Deductions
December 18, 2020
As the cost of college has skyrocketed in three decades — doubling between the 1985-1986 and 2017-2018 academic years, according to the National Center for... read more
People Overspend for Valentine’s Day
February 4, 2019
Few days of the year are as romantically and financially fraught as Valentine’s Day. It can seem that every Feb. 14, singles face high stakes... read more
Over 50% of Americans Can’t Cover a $1,000 Emergency With Savings
December 19, 2018
From a leaky roof to a broken bone, life can throw you unexpected costs that must be immediately addressed. When an emergency expense pops up,... read more
Study: Where Can Students Work Their Way Through College?
December 3, 2018
When it comes to paying for college, many students turn to employment to work their way through school. Over three-quarters of college students worked to... read more