Don’t Blow Your Student Loan Check
Don’t Blow Your Student Loan Check
Most student loan borrowers receive a student loan refund check just before the beginning of every semester. The check represents the amount left over after the school has taken out what is owed for tuition, fees and room and board (if applicable). Student loan check amounts can range from a few hundred to several thousand […]
Read MoreHow to Save Money on Home Improvements
During the Great Recession, most homeowners tightened their belts and performed the bare minimum tasks necessary for home maintenance. Elective remodeling and home improvement projects were placed on the back burner. Homeowners were primarily concerned with paying their mortgages and simply staying in their homes. Now that the economy is more stable and foreclosure rates […]
Read MoreHow Do Young Adults Establish Good Credit?
Establishing good credit is an essential step for young adults who are looking to purchase a car, a home and achieve other milestones. Additionally, many employers now review applicants’ credit histories as part of the hiring process. Establishing and maintaining good credit is vital to future success, but it can also be challenging. Here are […]
Read MoreWhat Your Kid Doesn’t Need for College
Sending your kid off to college is exciting, nerve-wracking and above all – expensive! On top of tuition and housing costs, your newly minted college student is going to need all the essentials to create a home away from home. The costs can add up fast. But the good news is there are several pricier […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Celebrate Christmas in July
By now, you’ve probably seen or heard a number of ads talking about ‘Christmas in July’ sales and promotions. Some stores are taking it one step further and doing special ‘Black Friday in July’ events. Of course, no one is actually putting up a tree and decking the halls. Christmas in July is simply a […]
Read MoreAre You Committing Coupon Fraud?
The popularity of the television show ‘Extreme Couponing’ has created an unprecedented level of interest in using coupons to save money. Those highlighted on the show use extreme measures to save tremendous amounts of money and often stockpile canned and boxed food, health and beauty products, and household items. Unfortunately, the increased interest in couponing […]
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