Manage Your Money In College With “Dollars and Degrees”
As high school graduation gets closer, both parents and students are getting ready for college. This time is really exciting, but it also means new responsibilities, like handling money on their own. With the right help, though, your high schooler can go to college feeling confident about managing their money.
Enter “Dollars and Degrees” – my latest eBook to help guide young adults to financial success and financial reality in college. With our own daughter heading to college soon, I decided to share insights we’ve discussed.
This comprehensive eBook is designed to equip high school students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in college and beyond. Here are some examples of how “Dollars and Degrees” can help your student prepare the first stage of “adulting.”
Operating on a Budget
College students need to learn how to manage their money well. In reality, they have to think about tuition, books, housing, and other costs, so it’s important to create a budget and stick to it. “Dollars and Degrees” gives practical advice and useful tips for budgeting, helping students see where their money goes and how to use it better.
Earning Money
College is also an excellent time for students to explore opportunities to earn money and gain valuable experience. Whether through part-time jobs, internships, or side hustles, “Dollars and Degrees” offers insights into maximizing income and leveraging the gig economy. With strategies for finding and securing employment opportunities, your student can start building their financial independence while still in school.
Understanding Personal Finance
Perhaps most importantly, “Dollars and Degrees” helps high school students understand the basics of managing money. It covers topics like credit scores, student loans, investing, and saving for the future. This ebook makes finance easy to understand and equips students with the knowledge for long-term financial success.
Navigating Student Loans
“Dollars and Degrees” provides insights into different types of student loans, their workings, and the associated responsibilities. Moreover, the eBook emphasizes the significance of avoiding debt when possible. It offers strategies for managing loan repayments effectively.
The Gift of Financial Literacy

As your young adult embark on their college journey, give them the gift of financial literacy with “Dollars and Degrees.” It is a friendly, short and easy read offering practical advice and insight. Help your student take on college and the world of personal finance with confidence.
Grab your copy of “Dollars and Degrees” today and empower your high school student to succeed in college and beyond! Good Luck to you or your student! -R.J. Williams
