This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
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This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
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They say $25 can't buy you a lot these days. Well, "they" are not always correct. Check out this list for 10 great, useful ways to spend that cash.
14 (Mostly) Frugal Valentine’s Day Recipes
Give your special someone the royal treatment the cheap way with this list of delicious and frugal Valentine's Day recipes.
Best Money Tips: 27 Good Financial Habits for Ultimate Success
Today we found some great articles on good financial habits for ultimate success, what it’s really like to quit your job to travel, and cheap and easy meals for your summer table.
6 Financial Skills to Master Before You Graduate
Before you don your cap and gown, you have one more lesson to learn; basic personal finance.
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U.S. personal savings rate close to Depression-era rates
U.S. savings rate has plummeted into negative territory, echoing days of the Great Depression.
How to Not Be a Wage Slave
Many of us make decisions that tie us to our jobs. But, one author argues, if we make the right choices, that's not the way it has to be.
How to Make Sense of the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare is complicated. Let's break down all its moving parts.
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Have a skin-soothing DIY spa day right in the comfort of home. You already have all the ingredients right in your pantry!
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Deal Killers: 5 Phrases to Avoid When Negotiating
Negotiating can sometimes be stressful, and that stress can make buyers and sellers say dumb things. Learn to score better deals by avoiding these phrases.
3 Financial Penalties Every Retiree Should Avoid
By the time you reach retirement, you should know how to manage your money. Don't get hit with these financial fines!
How to Manage Money When You Hate Thinking About It
If the thought of managing your green has you seeing red, take heart; it doesn't have to be complicated!
Stop Being a Slave to Starbucks - How to Quit Caffeine
I'm not one to advocate for a boycott of caffeine or anything. But, if you're already thinking about quitting caffeine, here are some reasons, and methods, for doing so.
Best Money Tips: Should You Discuss Money in Front of Your Kids?
Today we found some awesome articles on discussing money in front of your kids, ways to make $50 in a day, and ways to get out of debt.
How to Save Big on Indoor and Outdoor Greenery
Plants bring the beauty of nature into your home, but costs can add up. Here's how to keep your budget in the black when planting more green.