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Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
How to prepare your car for winter
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When to apply for college financial aid
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The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
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Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
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Credit and Credit Cards
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When should I use my credit card vs. debit card?
Wondering when is the right time to use credit cards? Or when should you use a debit card instead? There are a few … [Read More...]
Surprising things hurting your credit score
Your credit score is one of those numbers that can feel like a mystery until you dig into what’s behind it. According to … [Read More...]
How to negotiate a lower credit card interest rate
Ready to learn how to negotiate lower credit card interest? Are you trying to pay down debt? One thing holding you back … [Read More...]
How I slashed $25,000 in credit-card debt to zero
A few years ago, my long-term partner and I were living in his home country of Canada, and I put a lot of time and money … [Read More...]
How to pay off $100,000 in debt
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How a debt challenge with friends helped me pay off $3,000 in 2 months
I was in the ring fighting my opponent: debt.I had the idea of putting together a debt challenge. I thought, "What … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
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Craft a killer résumé without paying someone to do it
If you're looking to take advantage of a hot job market, applying for your first job or wanting to change careers, … [Read More...]
Legitimate work-at-home-jobs you can do now
More and more companies are open to the idea of remote work these days. What kind of jobs are these? They vary widely, … [Read More...]
How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your … [Read More...]
Mortgages
Should you pay off your mortgage?
One of the more hotly debated issues in personal finance is whether you should pay off your mortgage early. As with most … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your rent
As a new month approaches, many tenants are panicked about how to scrape together the money for next month’s … [Read More...]
What to do if you can’t pay your bills
There’s no doubt that for many people have suffered a big toll on their finances. Whether you’re down an income (or two) … [Read More...]
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
How to buy your first house
Buying your first home is intimidating, and the current economy makes it even tougher. According to a recent article in … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
When to apply for college financial aid
For the six years that our daughters were in college, my husband dreaded filling out the Free Application for Federal … [Read More...]
The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
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12 money tips for new college graduates
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Help for college students who have moved back home (and their parents)
Congratulations! You graduated!And now you are moving back home. College students who have moved back home with … [Read More...]
