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The College Student’s Guide to Investing In College

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Investing is a great way to save for the future. This guide to investing is designed to help young adults get started investing in college.

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PenFed Student Loan Refinancing Review – Unique Options For Borrowers

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PenFed Student Loan Refinancing by Purefy offers several unique options for borrowers when it comes to student loan refinancing.

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The Basic Guide to Getting Started With Options Trading

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Learn some of the basics of options trading and some first steps to get you started before you venture into more complex strategies.

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Learn How You Can Start Investing in a Mobile Home Park

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Do you want to buy some land and start a mobile home park as an investment? Are you wondering what’s involved? If so, here are some factors to consider.

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The Best Places To Buy College Textbooks Online

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The costs of college textbooks has been on the rise, but here are some affordable options for students to purchase college textbooks online

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How to Get an FHA Mortgage Loan with Student Loan Debt

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Do you have student loan debt and are trying to get a mortgage? Learn how to get an FHA mortgage loan and the factors involved.

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Experts Share Five Tips for Dealing with Unforeseen Expenses

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Whether you are looking to prepare for unexpected expenses or are in the middle of a financial emergency because of one, read this article.

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Comparing The Best College Textbook Rental Sites For 2018

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We compared the best college textbook rental companies, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Campus Book Rentals, and eCampus for 2018.

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High-Paying Side Gigs That Earn $1,000 or More Per Month

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If you’re looking to make some money on the side of what you already for work, check out these high-paying side gigs. Many ideas await!

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The Ultimate Guide To Renters Insurance – Everything You Need To Know

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Here is the ultimate guide to renters insurance policies, with quotes and coverage options for college students and traditional renters.

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How To Start Investing In Your Twenties After College For 22 – 29 Year Olds

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Our complete guide on how to start investing after college, specifically crafted for millennials that are 22 to 29 years old.

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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!