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Barnes and Noble Textbook Rental Review – Middle Of The Pack

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Barnes and Noble offers new textbooks and textbook rentals, and it has competitive prices. However, it still charges shipping which lowers it’s competitiveness.

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AbeBooks Review: Consistently Low Prices On Used Textbooks

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AbeBooks offers consistently low prices on used textbooks that makes them one of the top places to buy textbooks online.

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Valore Books Review: A Cheaper Alternative But Limited Textbook Inventory

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Valore Books has great prices for college textbooks, but their limited inventory and poor user interface making shopping for textbooks a challenge.

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The Best Places To Open An HSA (Health Savings Account)

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If you want to open an HSA and invest your money, here are several attractive options that you may want to consider.

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Knetbooks Review: Low Prices But Might Not Be The Best Option

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Knetbooks offers low prices on par with that of most major sites, but they do have a shorter return policy and other features that might not make them the best option.

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What to Do If Your Job Doesn’t Pay You Enough Money

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If you’re frustrated because your job doesn’t pay you enough money, it’s time to take action. Here are some ideas to help you increase your income.

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Secret Ways To Get Student Loan Forgiveness

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There are several “secret” ways to get student loan forgiveness that are different than the typical student loan forgiveness programs.

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Chipper App Review – Another App That Helps Pay Off Student Loan Debt

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Chipper App is another app that’s designed to help you pay off your student loans faster, but the value it delivers versus the fees it charges is negligible.

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Cents App Review: Round Up Transactions to Pay Off Debt

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If you’re looking for another way to pay off debt, check out this Cents app review. You can round up transactions to help pay off your debt! Learn about it right here.

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101 Essential Resources And Tips For College Freshmen

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101 Resources and Tips for College Freshmen includes advice on student loans, personal finance, dorm life, love life, and more!

How You Can Get Out of Student Loan Default in 5 Easy Steps

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You can get out of student loan default and repair your credit score — if you follow the right steps. One step is to contact your loan holder. Here are the other steps.

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eCampus Textbook Rental Review

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eCampus offers a variety of services similar to a bookstore: online book rental, used books, selling back your old textbook.

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Understanding Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans

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Considering taking out subsidized or unsubsidized student loans? Read this first.

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How To Buy Stocks Online For Free

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Technology has made it easier than ever to buy stocks online for free, you just have to know what broker to use to get the best deal.

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Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Quit a Job You Hate

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One reason you shouldn’t be afraid to quit a job you hate is that your physical health is important. Here are some more important reasons.

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Campus Book Rentals Review: A Unique Textbook Rental Service

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If you’re looking for an easy-to-use, unique textbook rental service, check out this Campus Book Rentals review.

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How To Save Money Playing Games On Your Phone

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Prize linked savings accounts are gaining popularity in the United States. These accounts let you save money playing games online or on your phone.

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Amazon Textbook Rental Review: Is It Right for You?

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Amazon textbook rentals might be the right choice for you. Get the details here along with answers to important questions about the service.

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15 Summer Money Making Ideas For College Students

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Believe it or not, summer can be a really tough time for students to get jobs. Why? Because many employers look at the time frame the student can work (2-3 months), and then turndown student candidates. Why hire a student when there is someone else that would stay around for longer? Heck, it takes 1-2 […]

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Airbnb vs. Booking.com: Where Should You List Your House?

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Want to make money by listing a room in your house as a vacation spot? Compare Airbnb vs. Booking.com and figure out which website is right for you.

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The Best Online Banks For Your Money In 2018

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Thinking about the convenience of banking online? Check out this list featuring some of the best online banks for your money.

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How To Start An Investment Club (And Other Alternatives)

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When I was in college, I wanted to start an investment club.  I’d been looking at getting a group of people together to start one, and so I’d been looking for a good “how to start an investment club” tutorial. The trouble is, the only one I’ve found is a book – Starting and Running […]

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