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Where a Stafford Loan or Parent PLUS Loan is available to just about any college student, a Federal Perkins Loan is only available to students who can expect only a minimal level o
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3-6 months of living expenses?
Personal-finance experts often recommend having 3-6 months' worth of living expenses saved and easily accessible. In his July 1, 2007 Getting Going column ("Popular Advice
How to Furnish Your Home for Less Than the Cost of a Moving Truck
Don't rent that pricey moving truck! Instead, opt for buying inexpensive, high-quality used furniture. This guide tells you how and where to shop.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on college textbooks, never wasting money on spoiled food again, and surprising times when your credit counts.
Want to Watch Tons of Movies for Free? Go VHS.
If you want to see (and own!) tons of movies for free, skip the Blu-Ray — VHS is (still) where it's at.
Are you an "Adult" Investor?
With the use of provocative phrases such as "hard sell," "sharp-rise," "capital injection," inflation," "surge" and "double-digit
Debt Discovery: The Ties That Binder
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Frequent Flier Programs for Infrequent Fliers
Use these tricks to maximize frequent flier miles and use them in creative ways to get the most benefit with the smallest credit.
Ask The Readers: Do You Have Multiple Sources of Income?
Tell us if you have multiple sources of income and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Reasons to Buy Local (Even If It Costs a Little More)
Buying local is more than just a feel-good tactic. Find out how neighborly spending can really benefit both you and your community.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Summer Activities for Families
Today we found some awesome articles on cheap summer activities for families, teaching kids about money, and making the most of your time.
How to Buy Affordable Life Insurance
Follow these rules of thumb from Jeff Rose, CFP, to make sure you're not paying too much for life insurance.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Coupons?
Tell us whether you use coupons and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Do You Want to Get Done Before 2018 Ends?
Tell us what you want to get done before 2018 ends and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Federal Perkins Loans
Where a Stafford Loan or Parent PLUS Loan is available to just about any college student, a Federal Perkins Loan is only available to students who can expect only a minimal level o
8 Overpriced Grocery Items to Skip
Getting everything you need at the grocery store is convenient. But if you're buying these eight items, you're definitely overpaying.
Ways to Make Extra Money: Share Your Tip to Win $10
Answer our Tuesday Trivia for a chance to win $10. Post in the comments, tweet your answer to @wisebread, or write a blog post to win 1 of 2 Amazon gift cards. (Then listen live t
3 Ways to Ban Spam and Stop Junk
Junk mail kills trees; Spam and unsolicited phone calls kill your day. Here's the best way to get rid of all three!
Best Money Tips: How to Succeed Even When You Fail
Today we found articles on how to fail successfully, must-have items for business travelers, and recipes for DIY organic makeup.
Here's Why Multitasking and Money Don't Mix
Science says multitasking hurts our productivity. Here's how multitasking keeps you from your financial goals, too.
It's Sew Easy to Save
Always wanted to learn to sew? Now is the perfect time. It's simple to get started and can save you money, too. Here are some tips for savvy sewing and some easy projects to help y