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4 Known Grants and 2 Secret ones to Get Students through College

Published by Chris T on February 1st, 2013

There are more opportunities for college students today than ever before. Our world is encouraging students to go to school. They see the rising generation as the one that will take the country farther than it has ever gone before. They see them as the future and want them to get an education. They want it so badly that they are offering students money to do it too. Private funds offer scholarships to those that excelled in high school. Schools offer similar scholarships. Banks offer loans (although they see it as an opportunity to make a buck or two). The

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6 Reasons 2013 Could Be a Buyers Market

Published by Chris T on January 29th, 2013

Despite the fear of higher federal taxes this year due to the deal struck by Congress to slow down the Fiscal Cliff, there is hope on the financial horizon of 2013. According to reports on CNN Money, you might not need to be afraid of the number 13. There are 6 prices they expect to see reduced this coming year. Used Cars Due to an expected increase in lease terminations, an estimated 500,000 extra cars will be added to the market leases expiring. That kind of increase in supply will surely drive the demand down, meaning that prices will also

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Easy Steps to Saving Money

Published by CStitt on January 29th, 2013

We all know that saving money can be very difficult. There are numerous attractive things that we want to buy, no matter what stage of life we’re in. But learning how to save money holds many benefits for your life now, as well as down the road. Here are a few tips on how to better save your money. 1. Get rid of your debt. Paying off debt each month obviously sucks up a lot of your money that could be going elsewhere, like into savings. It’s also important to see that the less debt you have, the less interest

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Make Safety a Primary Concern

Published by CStellmon on January 29th, 2013

A break in to your home or a home invasion is more than a simple robber attempt.  And when a criminal forcibly enters your home you can lose more than a few physical possessions. Innocence lost, a feeling of vulnerability, and a complete loss of security will weigh heavy on the minds of any person who falls victim to a burglary in the home.  Those feelings of vulnerability and violations can be long lasting and detrimental to the overall lifestyle of the victimized family, especially for any children of that family. So how can a renter of a homeowner protect

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How to Pick the Right Phone Card For You, Part 1

Published by CStitt on January 15th, 2013

Many people  in the world today would like to use a prepaid phone card for certain calls but they do not know how to choose or what to look for in a such a card. This blog will walk you through the steps of what to look for when you’re choosing a calling card. The first step is to notice what rate the company is charging for the destination you desire. This will usually be presented in a cents per minute format. If they’re charging you dollars per minute, you’re probably going to want to pick a different card. Be

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Keeping Your Money Safe in a Digital World

Published by Chris T on September 28th, 2012

The digital world has offered us amazing opportunities and made life a hundred times more convenient. Through online technologies, we can access our bank account in the middle of nowhere, use bill pay to pay a phone bill that is due in a few minutes, transfer money to a checking account and then buy a new CD on Amazon.com. All we have to do is swipe our finger on a smart phone. The internet acts as a super highway for moving money with very little effort on our part. With the right people using the internet, this process would be

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Finding the Right Mother’s Day Present

Published by Rachel D on May 13th, 2012

It’s important that everyone knows how they can express their appreciation to the women in their lives that have mothered them. If you have a mother that you can celebrate with, it is important that you find a way to celebrate this day with her so that she feels appreciated. Start by thinking about what she likes the most. If you know she would enjoy a day hiking and exploring the outdoors plan a great hike. If you know she would enjoy a quiet dinner at home and a great movie, plan a night in. The day is about her

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How to Ascertain a Title Loan

Published by Rachel D on April 9th, 2012

There are many people that have bought into a negative stigma that Title Loans have. Some people think that they will not be able to drive their car when they have a title loan while others think that this is not a secure way to get cash. When you own a car and you need cash, a Title Loan may be a great way to ensure that you are able to drive away with a secure loan, to ensure that you have the cash that you are going to need. When you head over to a Check City to take

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Wisely Preparing Yourself for a Vacation

Published by Rachel D on March 19th, 2012

Going on vacation can be stressful for many people. When you have decided that you are going to go on vacation, you should be sure that you are going to do all that you can to minimize the stress involved with going on vacation.  There are a lot of people that do not understand how they can get rid of stress that they feel while planning a vacation.   First, make sure that you have the money that you are going to need for your vacation.  When you are planning a vacation but you do not know how you are

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Using Online Coupons to Save

Published by Steve H on March 19th, 2012

Online coupons offer a great opportunity to save you money and get you good deals. While paper coupons in the newspaper can still save you money, it is far easier to just click a few times and print one off in order to use it. There are many advantages associated with using online coupons, and it is getting easier and easier with the improvements we have with technology. For example, you can use online coupon sites to search for specific deals or businesses. If you are going to be in an area or you have plans for that day, then

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