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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I’m lucky enough to know, both personally and through friends, some very nice guys in the local police departments. So when they reveal methods of criminals, I am all ears. This ti
Ever feel stuck? In a rut? Running in place, but not getting much exercise? There's another way to live, you know; a way that bypasses, or at least delays, the mortgage, the co
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Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret
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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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10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
Are you giving burglars the key to your home?
I’m lucky enough to know, both personally and through friends, some very nice guys in the local police departments. So when they reveal methods of criminals, I am all ears. This ti
The Right Way to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts During Retirement
You've spent decades saving for retirement — don't waste your savings on taxes by withdrawing your money foolishly!
10 Repairs That Aren't Your Landlord's Responsibility
One of the best things about renting is that most problems aren't yours — they're the landlord's. But not these.
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Ever feel stuck? In a rut? Running in place, but not getting much exercise? There's another way to live, you know; a way that bypasses, or at least delays, the mortgage, the co
Reusable Gift Wrapping: The Wrap That Keeps on Giving
Why pay for something that will only be used once and then becomes garbage? Try one of these awesome, reusable wrapping methods instead.
Best Money Tips: How to Buy a Used Rental Car
Today we found some fantastic articles on buying a used rental car, learning to ski or snowboard for less, and saving on health insurance.
Self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and freedom
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Cell Phone Relief
Tired of those early termination fees that cell phone companies stick you with? Well, help may be on the way, but it may just be a case of the fox watching the hen-house.
Things to insure, things not to insure
Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
Men and women alike can take away a few critical money lessons from Queen Bey herself.
An Inexpensive Diversion
My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology
A Million Bucks By 30: A Book Review
This digestible escapade from Alan Corey details his journey from fed-up college grad to self-made millionaire. But is it practical advice for you?
Why invest in the stock market?
The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret