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Federal Perkins Loans
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The Obamacare exchanges will go live in a few days. Find out how to use the new insurance market to reduce your risk and consider more career choices.
Going All-In: What Texas Hold 'Em Can Teach You About Investing
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Quarterlife Crisis! What is It?
Does something like a quarterlife crisis really exist? Maybe.
A champion of savings over spending
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How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
Is There Such a Thing as Risk-Free Investing?
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5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 11/15
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Ask @WiseBread a Question for Chance to Win a iPhone 5s or GS4
Ask our finance expert Jeff Rose (CFP) a personal finance question over Twitter. Contest ends tomorrow!
Are You Addicted to the Internet?
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The Self-Employed Person's Guide to Getting Credit
Being self-employed is amazing — until you find yourself struggling to get financing. These tips will have lenders loving you.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 12/13
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Insider Trading Is a Lot More Common Than You Think
We all remember when Martha Stewart pulled a Gordon Gekko. Ever wondered what exactly inside trading entails? Here's a breakdown.
7 Telltale Signs a Good Deal Is a Bad Deal
Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.
4 Important Ways College Students Should Use Credit Cards
These are powerful ways students can use credit cards for their benefit while still avoiding debt.
4 Reasons Millenials Should Invest in a Home
Media may paint Millennials as anti-homeowners, but the numbers say otherwise. Millennials are snapping up homes for good reason. Here's why.
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What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad
Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.