Money Matters

Finding that perfect holiday gift for your roommate amid the stress of finals might be tough, especially if you are on a budget!

Check out these five chic but cheap presents that will impress your roommate ... without breaking the bank.

First up is shopping for the girl who likes to stand out. Head to a makeup store such as Sephora where you can find Ciate’s Sequined Manicure Kit. For just $19, your roommate can glamorize her look with statement-making sequined nails.

Shopping for your parents can be kind of torturous. You aren’t really sure what to get them, and you want to buy them something they’ll love.

Well, I have a list of good ideas that will hopefully get the wheels in your head turning about cute gifts for your parents this holiday season but won't break your bank account.

Although electronics are all the rage these days, the most-wanted gift by adults may be something that doesn't require any batteries.

Surprisingly enough, according to a survey conducted by Ebates.com and Harris Interactive, 33 percent of adults want clothing as a gift. So, when looking for Christmas gifts, you may not have to look further than your local mall.

What else rounds out the top 10 of most-wanted gifts? The results may surprise you. Check out the list below!

You see them everywhere on campus: baristas at Starbucks, front desk assistants, sales associates at the college bookstores, resident assistants, lifeguards, food servers, cashiers at the dining halls and support staff at recreational centers.

Every year, universities hire thousands of students for on-campus jobs. The goal of student employment is to help students finance their education as well as prepare them for the job market by incorporating fundamental skills and gaining lifelong values.

However, many students opt to find jobs off campus as well.

After talking with college students at the University of Alabama who have either on- or off-campus jobs, I discovered that their job experiences have both positive and negative advantages.