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How To Save On Your First Set Of College Textbooks

06/29/2021

Purchasing every textbook you need for class can take a big bite out of your budget. We?re talking huge amounts here: According to the National Association of College Stores, the average college student spends upward of $80 on each new textbook and can sometimes drop as much as $175 on one volume. No worries though; you can get your hands on all the books you need for class while also keeping your budget intact!

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How To Enjoy A Busy Wedding Season Without Going Broke

06/29/2021

Celebrating your friend?s new marriage is great fun, but all those wedding invites can put a strain on your budget. According to research by Express Spending & Saving Tracker, the average wedding guest is out $673 for each wedding they attend. No worries, though; you don?t need to go into debt to attend. Follow these hacks and learn to celebrate in style and within budget.

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Advice From The Bottom: What Losing A Million Dollars Taught Entrepreneurs About Finance

09/25/2020

A million bucks sounds, to most people, like absolute security, because being a millionaire seems like it would put you in a strong financial position for life. If your car were to break down or you lose your job, a million dollars could solve those problems pretty easily. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in personal finance. Even a million dollars can go away quickly through a string of bad luck or poor decisions. Learn the lesson from these ex-millionaires to keep a tight grip on what you have.

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Save More Money for Your Next Vacation With This Simple Trick

10/08/2019

For some of us, it happens every year. When the weather starts to get colder, you start to dream of a winter escape to a warm beach or a spring break getaway. No matter the destination or date you envision, now is a great time to start putting money aside for your next vacation. And while saving enough to pay for a trip might seem like a lofty goal, there?s a handy hack to help get you there.

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Consolidating Debt: When does it make sense?

09/09/2019

Debt can be hard to crawl out of, especially when payments on credit cards, consumer loans and student loans continue to pile up on top of your living expenses. Overwhelmed with a blizzard of monthly bills, many people look at consolidation as an alternative. Streamlining debts can be a useful way of managing an unyielding financial burden and lowering costs, but it?s not for everyone. Here are a few things to consider before jumping into it.

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