Overspending Puts Blight on Students' Credit
By PAULINE ROTH | Oct. 1, 2003While over-spending and accumulating debt is not limited to the college student demographic, between keeping up with new trends, buying books and booking spring break vacations, the average university student holds their own in spending beyond their means.According to the findings of recent nationwide studies performed by Nellie Mae and InCharge Institute of America, college students are ill prepared to handle their personal finances.