Author: Estefania

In this blog post, I’m going to discuss academic tips for college students. Before I jump into these tips, I want to be real with you — I wasn’t always strong in academics growing up. It wasn’t until I got to community college that things started to shift for me. That’s when I decided I […]

This blog post is all about understanding your financial aid award letter so you can make a smart, informed college decision. Disclaimer: I am not a financial professional. I’m not telling you what to do with your money or advising which college to attend. This post is for educational purposes only. Understanding Financial Aid Award […]

This blog post is all about student loans explained—breaking down the different loan types, how interest works, and strategies to pay them off. Disclaimer:I am not a financial professional. This content is based on my personal experience as a first-generation student and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice, and I […]

  In this blog post, I will be talking about the credit score factors and why credit scores are important. Disclaimer: I am not a financial professional, I am not telling you what to do with your money. This post is for educational purposes about credit scores factors. Before we get started on credit score […]

In this blog post, I want to share my credit card journey to be transparent about how I got to where I am financially. Disclaimer: This is not financial advice—I’m not a financial professional. I’m simply sharing what has worked for me in hopes it helps someone else. This post may contain referral or affiliate […]

This blog post is about retirement planning and what college students need to know to make the best financial decision for themselves. Let’s be honest—most college students aren’t thinking about retirement planning. And I get it. When you’re just trying to pass your classes or figure out your first job, saving for something 40 years […]

In this blog post you will learn the personal factors of choosing a college. Choosing a college isn’t as scary as you think it is. I’m going to show you the personal factors you should look into when choosing a college either for creating a college list for applications to making a final college decision. […]

This blog post covers everything you need to know about the UC transfer from a California Community College that you need to know. I was lucky enough to come across excellent counselors during my time at community college — but I know that’s not the case for everyone. That’s what inspired me to write this […]

This blog post is all about how to choose a college major for you. Learn how to choose a college major for you — whether you’re trying to figure it out during application season or realizing two years in that your current major just isn’t it anymore, this post will help you evaluate what matters […]

This blog post is all about the money mistakes to avoid as a new grad. These are the money mistakes to avoid as a new grad — and trust me, I wish someone had warned me about them. I know my blog mainly focuses on college, but my mission is to help first-gen students succeed […]