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Millennials Part 2:Tips and Tools for a Better Financial Future

Millennials Part 2:Tips and Tools for a Better Financial Future

It may seem like a challenge to improve the financial literacy levels among millennials, but we have the perfect tips to get you started. Everything we discussed in part one can easily be taken care of with a little follow up. Economize Once you get your first real job and go out on your own, it is tempting to feel the excitement of spending all your paycheck, and more.   Don’t overspend on a…

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Raising Financially Aware Kids

Raising Financially Aware Kids

It’s  important to help your children establish good money habits at an early age; and who better to teach your children about good money habits than you? As their parent you can start by teaching them what money is and the financial values YOU uphold. Talk to them about money as casually as you would about brushing teeth or washing hands. The goal for now is to familiarize your children with the…

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Student Loans- Paying as go, paying off, how to handle

Student Loans- Paying as go, paying off, how to handle

*sigh* Student loans. Nobody wants to deal with them, but without them, some would not be able to further their education. We have all heard at least one story that involved a ridiculous amount of student loan debt that would be enough to scare some away from getting a student loan in the first place. It is not at all bad to fear student loan debt, because, after all, who wants a heap of debt to…

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Best Ways to Pay Off Student Loans

Check out our blog Money Tools for Life to see how you can make small changes to make a big difference twice a week!

Blast From the Past: Quick Tips Before Purchasing Your College Textbooks

Blast From the Past: Quick Tips Before Purchasing Your College Textbooks

Summer’s almost over and school’s about to start. Before you head to the bookstore, we wanted to to pull from one of our favorite posts in the past about saving money on textbooks. We all know that going to college can put a major strain on your finances. On top of tuition, housing, and meal plans, the cost for textbooks can be high. A new trend for students with textbooks is to rent instead of…

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On Affording Music Festivals

On Affording Music Festivals

It’s no surprise that tickets are expensive; however, what about actually being there? http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/11-ways-to-survive-music-festivals-on-a-budget-6618254 http://worldmusic.about.com/od/festivals/tp/How-To-Save-Money-At-A-Music-Festival.htm

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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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