You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that having a lot of credit card debt can be a drag. Duh. It’s no fun stressing every time you get your monthly credit card statements or worrying if you’ll have the money to at least cover the minimum payments on your credit card […]
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Hundreds of colleges and universities in America offer fixed-price tuition, a model that theoretically should save students money over four years. If you attend a fixed-price school, the campus guarantees that the tuition rate you pay as a freshman will be the exact same rate you pay in your fourth (and hopefully final) year as
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= If your credit card debt is growing larger than ever or you can’t seem to stick to a budget, it’s probably time to revamp your spending habits. Creating a realistic budget can help. But that’s really just a start. To avoid being cash-strapped and constantly feeling broke, you also have to avoid some common spending
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When you attend a two-year college, not being able to transfer college credits can hinder your ability to graduate, or graduate on time, both of which can be costly. So before you attend any community college, make sure you have a game plan for getting in an out as quickly as possible, and then transferring
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To tackle high tuition expenses and save money on college, many students start off at an affordable two-year college, earn an associate’s degree, and then transfer to a four-year college or university where they earn their bachelor’s degree. In my book, College Secrets, I call this process the “two-step” college option. And for strategic, focused
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Take one look at the ridiculous cost of attending a four-year college in America – where total costs can range from $25,000 annually to more than $65,000 a year – and you might be tempted to say: “forget it!” But before you give up on your college dreams or mistakenly think that paying for college
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Even though the vast majority of U.S. colleges and universities do charge tuition, there are about a dozen schools in America that are classified as so-called tuition free colleges or no tuition institutions. If you get accepted into one of these schools, your worries about tuition can be put to rest.
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Divorce can be unpleasant, particularly if your breakup occurs past the age of 50. There’s the emotional sting of dealing with a failed relationship late in life, the challenges of dating again and starting over as a single person, and of course, financial issues to tackle. Unfortunately, money matters can sometimes take a backseat to the
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It’s a common dilemma for parents of high-achieving students: their kid has gotten into an elite college, or even an Ivy League school, but now it’s time to pay the bill. For families who can’t afford to write the check, a common question emerges: is it worth it to pay for an education at a
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Many American colleges and universities provide tuition discounts in order to attract the applicants that they want most. The discount comes in the form of free money to cover tuition — like grants, scholarships or other merit aid from an institution that doesn’t have to be repaid.
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We all know that college tuition is on the rise. But when you see that at many top public colleges’ total costs in America exceed $25,000 annually, and that costs for many excellent private schools are in the $50,000 to $60,000 range or more per year, it’s quite mind-blowing. Does it cost good money for
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For many students and their parents, full ride scholarships are the “Holy Grail” of college financial aid. A full ride scholarship, also known as a “full ride,” means that all the student’s expenses – including tuition, fees, room and board – will be paid at the student’s chosen college or university. Nationwide, less than 1% of
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Rising college tuition can strike fear into the hearts of families looking for ways to cut college costs. But a lot of the fretting and handwringing by students and parents over tuition and fees is largely misplaced angst. In fact, one of the least understood secrets of paying for college is that in many ways
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If you’re not getting ahead financially, it may not be due to the economy, your boss or any other external factor. It could be that you’re the one hindering your progress—simply because you believe a host of money myths and economic lies. Money myths are extremely powerful, because they guide your thoughts and actions, including
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The average family of four spends about $200 a week, or $800 a month at the grocery store. Wouldn’t it be nice to keep some of that hard-earned cash and use it to build your savings or help reach your personal goals?
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