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Have a Safe Spring Break

With Spring Break quickly approaching, there are several things that students can do to avoid any mishaps while on vaca­tion. It can be easy to get caught up in excitement and forget some of the simplest ways to stay safe. Be careful of meeting new people and the hidden agendas they may have. Always go out with a friend, and let other friends know
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Protection from Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious problem in the United States. Ac­cording to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were 17.6 mil­lion reports of stolen identities in 2014 with an average of $3,500 in losses. In an effort to protect your identity, always be careful about what information you share. In­formation that should be protect­ed include your name, social secu­rity number (SSN), date of birth,
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Protecting Yourself From Credit and Debit Theft

There have been several large cases of credit and debit card theft in New Hampshire during the past year. The cas­es have spread throughout the state including to Londonder­ry, Hudson, and Dover. Many of the thieves are stealing ac­count information, making counterfeit cards and then buying gift cards. There are a few ways the information is being stolen and some tips to protect yourself
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Textbook Tips and Tricks

It’s the beginning of the semester, students are registered for classes, they’ve paid their tuition, room and board, and other fees and then get slammed with the cruel reality that is having to paying for textbooks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of textbooks has increased 82% over the last decade. College Board estimates that students spend $1,200 on average each
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Thrifty at Target

Target is… a happy place, a saving grace, a “I didn’t know I needed this before I came in here” place. Go into Target for toothpaste and walk out with a coat, video game, box of mac ‘n’ cheese and said toothpaste. Many students know this feeling well as seen in the enormous turnout of new students at the Late Night at Target event
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Free Money at FastWeb

It’s no secret that college is expensive. With tuition costs rising every year, paying for college becomes more and more difficult. That’s why scholarships are so helpful. The more scholarships a student wins, the less student loans they have to take out and pay back. Scholarships are free money that don’t need to be paid back. They are often from a college/ university, organization,