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Readying Yourself for College

Readying Yourself for College

What’s more exciting, or scarier, than going off to college! Your applications are over and your decision has been made the next chapter of your life is about to begin but, we know that there is still a few you things you need to do before your off. We’ve put together a list of must do’s before your off this Fall. Check it out and check them off this summer. Get organized You’re steeping into a…

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Stay In and Save

Stay In and Save

Its that time of year when tons of movies are coming to theaters near you…but who has the money to see every one? With sites like Netflix/Hulu, or accessing HBOGo through your cable provider, you can have access anywhere to consistently updated movies for as little as $7.99/month. So sit back, pop some popcorn, and keep that $40 you would’ve spent on one movie outing in your pocket! Movies to…

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Managing Fiances Can Be Hard Just Look at These Celebrities Who Struggled!

Managing Fiances Can Be Hard Just Look at These Celebrities Who Struggled!

When it comes to money, celebrities are just like the rest of us-they spend too much, save too little, and make a number of poor financial decisions. There are many celebrities that you would think would be financially well-off that are struggling. Some of them are better at saving, while others are spend-happy. Although their incomes may be large, their expensive lifestyles will oftentimes…

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Getting Degrees, But Not Financial Literacy

Getting Degrees, But Not Financial Literacy

For further reading: Hannon, Karry. “11 Essential Money Tips For New College Grads.”Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 29 May 2013. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. . Mears, Teresa. “13 Real-World Tips for College Grads.” U.S. News. U.S. News, 2 May 2014. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. . Palmer, Clark. “5 Money Lessons for New College Graduates.” Bank Rate. Bank Rate. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. .  

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When you find your reason for living, hold onto it. Never let it go. Even if it means burning other bridges along the way.

Abbi Glines, Forever Too Far (via wordsnquotes)

Your Guide to Memorial Day Shopping

Your Guide to Memorial Day Shopping

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and so is the unofficial start to the summer season. As everyone heads out to enjoy the day, retailers  are having major sales and discounts in the hopes to bring business in for the slower month. These sales provide a serious opportunity to snag awesome deals for you though, you just need to know where to look. Check out our guide for some of the best deals…

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Best Ways to Pay Off Student Loans

Bad Habits That Can Break The Bank

Bad Habits That Can Break The Bank

Everyone has bad habits, but not everyone realizes how much their bad habits are costing them. Here is a list of the most common bad habits that can break your bank. Coffee Americans spend an average of $21.32 per week on brewed beverages at coffee shops. With a midsize latte going for $3.65 at Starbucks and $3. 19 at Dunkin Donuts; investing in a coffee maker for your home can help you…

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Twelve Ways to Save Through the Holidays

Twelve Ways to Save Through the Holidays

One of the biggest moderators of our stress during the holidays is our finances. For good reason. We’ve compiled a guide of tips and tricks for you to apply to lessen the blow. This one may be coming a little late, but try not to spend 1.5 percent of your household annual income. This was suggested by Practical Money Skills for Life. Remember that there are hidden costs in present giving, such as…

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