Future Finances

Future Finances 03 Nov, 2025

Top AI Side Hustles for Students: Easy Ways to Earn With Tech

When I think back to my college days, I remember the balancing act of stretching a $40 grocery budget and making every dollar feel like it had a second job. It was survival mode on a good day, and pure improvisation on a bad one. Fast forward to now, and I can’t help but marvel at how students today are finding smarter ways to make ends meet. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), a whole new category of flexible, tech-powered side hustles has opened up.

Top Micro-Investing Apps for Students Who Want to Start Small in 2025

Future Finances 29 Sep, 2025

by Orion Vale

Top Micro-Investing Apps for Students Who Want to Start Small in 2025

Back in my sophomore year, I remember opening my banking app in the middle of the night, staring at the screen like it might magically sprout more zeros if I wished hard enough. Between textbooks, rent, and the occasional splurge on late-night pizza, my account balance was more rollercoaster than savings plan. Sound familiar?

Best Side Hustles for Students in Fall 2025 (That Actually Pay)

Future Finances 16 Sep, 2025

by Orion Vale

Best Side Hustles for Students in Fall 2025 (That Actually Pay)

Hey there, fellow students! If you're anything like I was back in college, you're juggling classes, studying, and a social life, all while trying not to burn a hole in your pocket. We all know that balancing act is like walking a financial tightrope.

Is Freelancing Worth It While in College? The Pros and Cons

Future Finances 16 Sep, 2025

by Orion Vale

Is Freelancing Worth It While in College? The Pros and Cons

Being a college student isn’t easy. You're balancing studies, a social life, and maybe even an on-campus job. But have you ever thought about freelancing? Around halfway through my sophomore year, after staring at my dwindling wallet and wondering how I’d ever afford spring break, I found myself asking: Is freelancing worth it while in college? By the time I graduated, I had a pretty good answer. Join me on my journey as we explore the pros and cons of freelancing during college.

Beginner’s Guide to Investing on a Student Budget

Future Finances 16 Sep, 2025

by Marlowe Quinn

Beginner’s Guide to Investing on a Student Budget

If you’re a college student like I once was, you probably already know the struggle of managing finances. Between textbooks that cost more than your rent, and extracurricular activities eating away at your savings, it feels like there's no room for extra expenditures—let alone investing. But what if I told you that starting your investment journey while you're still in school isn’t just possible, it’s an incredible way to set up future financial security?

Crypto, Stocks, or Savings? Where Students Should Really Put Extra Cash

Future Finances 16 Sep, 2025

by Orion Vale

Crypto, Stocks, or Savings? Where Students Should Really Put Extra Cash

Hey there, fellow students! If you've managed to scrape together some extra cash from your part-time job, birthday gifts, or the odd freelancing gig, congrats! You're already ahead in the game of student finance. But now comes the million-dollar question: where should you park that hard-earned money to make it work for you?