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Part 2: Free Money for Your College Education and Where to Find it!

Part 2: Free Money for Your College Education and Where to Find it!

Grants are a great way to pay for your college education since they do not have to be repaid, and there are many more different types that are offered in addition to the commonly known Federal Grants that are available. Did you know that there are grants that can be awarded to you just for your gender or the state in which you live? That’s right. When searching for grants online, it may be more…

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More Money, More Problems?

Here are a few celebrities to take a few personal finance lesson from

Financial education is not the most fun topic in the world, but it is important. Knowing how to effectively and efficiently do things like plan, budget and save, especially early on in life, can really set you up for financial success – or at least lessen the chances of you putting yourself in a not so desirable situation money wise. Ever heard the statement ‘When you know better, you’ll do…

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Last Minute Christmas Shopping? Not A(pp) Problem.

Last Minute Christmas Shopping? Not A(pp) Problem.

You know, we get it. This time of year is stressful. Everything’s pulling you in a million different directions,, especially your wallet. And Christmas is coming as quickly as it can! Did you get everyone’s gifts? What about for that Secret Santa? What about for your great aunt’s new husband? What about for yourself? Let us help you. Here are a few apps that should be in your arsenal this…

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Make Valentine's Day Special...even on a Budget

Make Valentine’s Day Special…even on a Budget

  Go to the park. Play Monopoly with music in the background. All the way through, and no cheating! Thrift shop Work community service together Go on a ghost hunt. This link is essential. http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-a-Ghost-Hunt Learn how to play pool. Go to a nature center. Buy two lottery tickets and dream aloud of where you would go. At home spa night Arcade night Attend a poetry reading…

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#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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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. Read more.

Is college worth it? Goldman Sachs says not so much

College is expensive, but it's worth it -- right?

There is a large disparity between the cost of education and your annual salary.