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Culinary School is expensive! Here's a Financial Aid Guide

Posted by bam7 919 days ago (http://www.chef2chef.net)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: chef financial aid scholarships cook
Decided to launch a culinary career as a chef, pastry chef, or restaurant manager? Congratulations-you're ready to transform your passion for cookin[...] read more »
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Four reasons to be wary of airline credit cards

Posted by bam7 922 days ago (http://www.money-rates.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: airline credit cards debt
If you've flown recently, you've probably run into some sales associates hawking airline reward credit cards. Air miles cards might seem like a goo[...] read more »
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How to find Scholarships and Grants to pay for college

Posted by bam7 923 days ago (http://www.worldwidelearn.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: college debt scholarships grant
If you're looking for a way to pay for your degree program, scholarships and grants are great places to start. Both forms of financial aid do not ha[...] read more »
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Reverse Mortgage Could Help You Downsize to One of “Best Places to Retire”

Posted by bam7 928 days ago (http://www.bestreversemortgage.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: mortgage real estate retirement
Each year Money magazine comes out with its list of the best places to retire. This year’s list includes Port Charlotte, Fla., Palm Springs, Calif., [...] read more »
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Eight Steps for Finding the Best Credit Cards

Posted by bam7 929 days ago (http://www.money-rates.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debt interest rate
Choosing a credit card used to be a fairly simple proposition--you considered the interest rate and annual fee to figure out the best deal. But as th[...] read more »
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Is Expanded

Posted by bam7 929 days ago (http://www.bestreversemortgage.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: home mortgage reverse mortgage
The extension of the tax credit for first-time home buyers is good news for people who aren’t able to close on a home before Nov. 30, the original de[...] read more »
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School stimulus cash comes with some limits

Posted by bam7 929 days ago (http://www.usatoday.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: school stimulus stimulus package
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is ready to hand out more stimulus dollars for schools, but this time, strings are attached. read more »
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Could you be saving too much?

Posted by bam7 930 days ago (http://finance.yahoo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: money retirement savings
Can this even happen?
About 10 percent of the population is accumulating too much retirement savings in the sense that they could have saved sign[...] read more »
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Why you shouldn't be afraid of getting a reverse mortgage

Posted by bam7 936 days ago (http://www.bestreversemortgage.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: questions reverse mortgage answers
If you plan to get a reverse mortgage, you need to speak with a counselor to discuss all your options. Prepare for your reverse mortgage counseling s[...] read more »
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Best Careers for an Economic Recession

Posted by bam7 942 days ago (http://www.worldwidelearn.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: careers economy recession
A recession isn't bad news for everyone. Some career professionals sail through economic turmoil unscathed, and some even enjoy better job prospect [...] read more »
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Mortgage applications slump again as rates hold about 5% - USATODAY.com

Posted by bam7 942 days ago (http://www.usatoday.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: applications foreclosure mortgage
Home loan demand slid for the third straight week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday, with purchase applications the weakest since mid-[...] read more »
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How to Avoid A Looming Foreclosure

Posted by bam7 947 days ago (http://www.bestreversemortgage.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: foreclosure home mortgage real estate
The possibility of foreclosure can be scary and stressful. But if you experience a job loss or have a limited income, foreclosure may be a very real [...] read more »
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Home Improvement Projects Perfect for a Recession

Posted by bam7 948 days ago (http://online.wsj.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy home improvement
Fewer homeowners may be starting complete kitchen remodels, but they're still replacing countertops and re-facing cabinets. read more »
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Girl Scout Leader Gets Badge for Credit Card Theft

Posted by bam7 948 days ago (http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit card news theft
The Boynton Beach Police Department has arrested Magaret Ann Willett, a volunteer for the Girl Scouts of America, on suspicion of credit card fraud a[...] read more »
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5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Credit

Posted by bam7 948 days ago (http://www.mint.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bad credit tips
Improving your credit score takes some elbow grease. Ruining it, on the other hand, is a piece of cake.
Just a few false moves, and in no time, yo[...] read more »
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