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Quick: Save Up for the Movies this Month

Quick: Save Up for the Movies this Month

We hope you didn’t spend all your movie money on Thanksgiving, because boy are there some great movies coming out this month! Here’s a rundown on what you should expect to maximize that bang for your buck. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip You know, Alvin’s a classic. These chipmunk movies only get better and better. This particular film is the journey three furry friends set out on to save…

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Decorating for Fall on a Budget Fall is here and it is time to decorate, but you don't have to spend tons of money to do it.

Is College Worth the Expense?

Everyone’s path in life is and will be different, and college may not be for everyone – it is

A new Wall Street Journal article shows that Americans are losing faith in the value of a college degree. With the rising yearly costs of tuition and fees, many do not feel as if the cost is worth it. With government budget cuts and the burden that student loans can place on you, it is easy to feel like skipping out on college may be the best option, but is it really? Everyone’s path in life is…

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#TBT

#TBT Saving Money During Spring Break

It’s Throwback Thursday! (or Throwback Tipsday) With Spring Break coming up we thought we’d share an oldie, but goodie post about tips for saving money on Spring Break that are still applicable today! https://moneytoolsforlife.wordpress.com/2012/03/ If you have any helpful tips that you think we have missed please feel free to share them in the comment section below!

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We're ready for the holidays! Are you?! (via Eggnog Cheesecake)

Part 3: Free Money for Your College Education and Where to Find it!

Part 3: Free Money for Your College Education and Where to Find it!

Bringing to close our series on “Free Money for College and Where to Find It” we have some last word of wisdom. Tips for when applying: Continuously look for new postings! Never stop looking for new opportunities! New things are always being posted, and the best way to maximize your chances of earning some of these awards is to research and apply for them as early as possible! Fill out the FAFSA…

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On an Average Day, What Do You Spend Money On?

On an Average Day, What Do You Spend Money On?

It’s striking that one in three Americans claim to keep a monthly budget, but most people don’t know how much they spend on a single day. Now, some of us use mobile apps for budgeting, but for those who don’t, how much do you think you spend? Let’s go through a day in an average person’s shoes. Transportation takes a huge chunk out of our wallets. In a year, the second most expensive expenditure…

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Paying Yourself First

If your car broke down today, would you have the funds to get it fixed quickly? If you couldn’t, you are not alone. In a recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, 47 percent of respondents stated that they would not be able to come up with $400 in the case of an emergency unless they borrowed or sold their belongings. As of 2016, 66 million Americans had no savings at all. One common reason…

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