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With the New Year coming up fast, we're all busy making resolutions...one of which, is undoubtedly to find ways to save more. But saving isn't always easy, especially when you're a
Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%
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