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The Digerati Life: Keeping Clothing Costs Down

We sure need more savings, and we could probably shave off of our clothing purchases and put them on our savings accounts instead. read more »
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Personal Finance Group Writing Project: Education and Wealth

Tap into your imagination -- create a story or ideal scenario or paint a picture of your future or past (real or not), what you would have changed ab[...] read more »
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The Real Difference Between Leasing and Buying

Let's look at the reasons that you could consider leasing or buying a car. read more »
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Beware of Scam Debt Settlement Companies

Some debt settlement companies deliver on their word, but it seems many more are just looking to rip you off. So how can you tell? read more »
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Will The Bush Tax Cuts Be Extended? We Should Have An Answer Soon.

Harry Reid has stated that Congress will take up the issue of the expiring Bush tax cuts after the August recess. Will they extend the tax cuts befo[...] read more »
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Think You Could Live on a Houseboat?

Lots of pros to houseboats, but lots of cons too! read more »
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How to Find The Right Bank for Student Checking

The basics on how to open and use a checking account without getting in trouble. Also, a handy guide to finding the right bank for you. read more »
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Overdraft Protection Might Be a Bad Idea

New rules for overdraft fees take effect August 15, and banks are scrambling to encourage customers to opt in to overdraft protection. read more »
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Quick College Students Guide To Personal Finance

As a college student it is important to set up a financial plan that will allow you to do the things that you really want to do in the future. Checko[...] read more »
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The Pros and Cons of Getting a Credit Card in College

A thought provoking debate discussing the pros and cons of credit cards and looking at all angles. read more »
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Should You Use a Car Loan to Build Credit?

When it comes to boosting credit, are there other tools a borrower can use instead, like an auto loan? read more »
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2nd Annual Brown Bag Survey: The 10 Most Economical Sandwiches

Everybody knows that packing a lunch from home is cheaper than buying lunch at a greasy spoon. But which of the most common brown bag sandwiches are[...] read more »
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5 Steps to changing your company's 401K plan

Ultimately, you are responsible for creating your nest egg. So take time now to research, understand, and actively create a great retirement portfoli[...] read more »
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Wall Street Reform is Finally Here, But Why Should We Care?

With thefinancial reform bill being signed into law, its time to take a look at what changes have taken place. read more »
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10 credit cards that won't rip you off

To find a list of credit cards that won't rip you off, I consulted with experts at several credit card comparison sites. read more »
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