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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
Best Money Tips: Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Airfare
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on Thanksgiving airfare, what to do if you win the lottery, and apps to help guide your retirement savings.
Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know
Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products
Dental care is one of those big expenses that hits us in the pocketbook when we least expect it. Most people pay at least some of their dental bills out-of-pocket. Some people go i
Best Money Tips: Essential Tips for Summer Safety
Today we found articles on essential tips for enjoying summer safely, how food choices can endanger wildlife, and tips for shopping at Ikea.
How to Survive (And Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary
In today’s economic climate, many people would be grateful to have any kind of salary, but it’s a fact that many teachers and other service professionals have always been strugglin
Retirement accounts and money to spend
Everybody knows that retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs offer great tax advantages (and once upon a time--and maybe again someday--a corporate match). But people who have p
Best Money Tips: Stack the Deck for a Better Life
Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
Can't Get A Bank Loan? 8 Other Ways To Finance Your Business
Starting a business can easily become a money pit. So for those of you thinking about launching a new venture, what financing options do you have? Well, there's the possibility
Don't Miss Out on This Easy Way to Pay for Child Care
Child care is expensive. Ease the burden by making use of one of your employer's tax-advantaged perks.
9 Reasons Your IT Person Is a Super Hero
Every company has an IT person and that person is probably taken for granted. See why these pros are actually superheroes, saving you more than you know.
Best Money Tips: Money Moves to Make Before 2014
Today we found some great articles on money moves to make before 2014, holiday traditions to avoid, and profiting from broken electronics.
The Different Types of Loans: A Primer
Do you know the basics of various loans? If not, then check out this loan primer.
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Dryer Sheets
Putting on soft clothes that just came out of the dryer is great — but traditional dryer sheets are filled with chemicals. Instead, make this eco-friendly version.
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24 Helpful Travel Hacks to Make Flying Stress-Free
From drop-off at the curb to touchdown at your destination, flying is filled with stress inducers. Take the edge off with some simple relaxers.
What Does the Word "Recession" Mean to You? (Answer for a Chance to Win $10!)
Economists have it defined. News anchors provide ample commentary on what it is and how it affects us. But what about the "real" people living in today's economy? Do they "feel"
10 Ways to Get More Wear Out of Your Clothing
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13 Money Goals You Can Still Reach by 2017
We may be more than halfway through 2016, but that doesn't mean your money goals for the year have been for naught!