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How To Pay For College Without Student Loans or Debt

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It may seem daunting to be able to pay for school without getting a student loan or going into debt, but it is possible.  In fact, many people are able to do it.  You just have to be smart about it – which is going to be a great skill beyond just the college years! […]

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Last Minute Frugal Valentine’s Day Tips

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and that means that if you have a significant other, some effort will be required!  If you’re on a budget, you may be worried that you have to break the bank to make this day special – but you don’t!  There are a lot of frugal ways to make Valentine’s Day […]

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Can Debt Hurt a Relationship?

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I feel like everywhere you turn, debt is abundant.  That is sad… However, with that debt comes a person, and that person will eventually form a relationship.  That relationship will usually be built around everything but money – love, friendship, shared interests, etc.  And when the money piece comes out, will the relationship be jeopardized? Love […]

Filed Under: Get Out Of Debt
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Supercharging Your Returns with Options Trading

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If you are looking for a way to boost your current investment returns, option trading could be something you may want to look into. There are a lot of ways that you can use options to leverage your current portfolio, or for a new investment all together.  It is important to remember that, although options can be […]

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Student Loans: Banks Win, You Lose

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When you go to your financial aid office to think about getting a student loan, do you think that financial aid officer is working in your best interest?  What if you just have to click the mouse three times on a webpage, and suddenly you are approved for $20,000 in student loans?  Who do you […]

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Preparing To File Your First Tax Return

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Now that you’re in college and working, it is most likely the first time you’ve had to file your own taxes.  Congratulations, that is a huge step forward in life, but it is also annoying to have to give up some of your hard earned cash to Uncle Sam. Here are a few things you […]

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Preparing for the Future With Life Insurance

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When it comes to preparing for the future, you might think you’ve got everything handled with your company-paid life insurance policy and your will.  That’s all you need to make sure your family is secure, right?  Wrong.  A simple will is not the only way or the best way to protect your assets.  Having mortgage […]

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Groundhog Day and The Stock Market

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It’s Goundhog Day, and I feel like I may be in a movie.  Anyone remember the movie with Bill Murray? Does anyone remember back in March 2000 – when the tech market was booming and the NASDAQ was over 5,000? People were launching companies and tech IPOs were hot?  Then again, in 2007, when the […]

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