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Why Don't I Have a Principal Payment Option Online?

All I want is the option to pay to the principal online, is that too much to ask? read more »
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» Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover Review

A review of Dave Ramsey's most well-known personal finance book, The Total Money Makeover. Learn what's in it, Ramsey's approach to credit and deb[...] read more »
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When Purchasing Food or Drink, are You Paying for a Name?

How much of your bill at the restaurant goes toward the profit margin? What about that cup of coffee at Starbucks? read more »
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» Purchasing a Home: Examining the Costs

This past weekend my husband and I decided which townhouse we want to buy. After working the numbers, looking at different properties, and going thro[...] read more »
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5 Steps to Curing Yourself of Phone Phobia

Many commenters on personal finance blogs claim that they can't call to lower rates/negotiate/ask a question, due to a fear or hatred of talking on [...] read more »
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The Ultimate Financial Survival Guide For New College Students

This is the one and only piece of financial information that all new college students need to read. 1700 words of quality advice that is easy to appl[...] read more »
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frugal vacation

We just finished a weeklong vacation for $335. Read how we did it, and what we spent money on. read more »
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13 Frugal Ways to Save on Car Ownership

Thirteen easy ways you can save money by not having to take your car to the shop. Learn how to do these tasks and save hundreds of dollars per year. read more »
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» 5 Tips for Getting Ahead in College

If you know someone, or someone's child, going to college in the fall, it might be helpful for them to review these five tips for getting ahead (fin[...] read more »
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7 Things That Make Good Financial Cents For College Students

A solid list of 7 things that make good financial cents for college students. read more »
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Managing a Checking Account

How to effectively manage your checking account read more »
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the one car experiment

I almost fell over last week when my husband uttered these words: "I think we should go to one car for a year." read more »
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All You Need to Know About Renter’s Insurance

All you need to know about renters insurance.. what it is, why you need it, how much it costs, etc read more »
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Think Twice Before Settling your Credit Card Debt

Your credit score may be greatly affected if you attempt to settle your debt. Take this advice into consideration before coming to terms with a credi[...] read more »
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Financial Risks & Gambling In Your 20s

A look at financial risks and a thought provoking discussion on gambling your money in your 20s. Please share you thoughts! read more »
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