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Debt Reduction

Learning 101

February 19, 2010

“Half of learning is learning. The other half of learning is unlearning.”
Recently I saw this quote and thought how it applied to our financial lives. It was attributed to Mark Batterson from his book, “In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day.” Although I doubt that Batterson meant to talk about finances, the [...]

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Student Loans: Treat Them Right

February 17, 2010

This is a guest post from PT, who writes daily at PT Money: Real Personal Finance for a Life Without Limits.
I finally paid off my student loans this past year. I thought I’d share my experience and give some tips for how to treat your student loans, both during, and after college.
What Not to Do [...]

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What The New Credit Card Act Means To You

January 27, 2010

In just under a month (Feb.22.2010) the new credit card act goes into affect.
A few readers have emailed me to ask about this.
What does this new credit card act mean to me?
What’s going to happen to student credit cards?
Will it to be tougher to get a student credit card?

These have been common questions and [...]

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Are You Ready For Your Credit Card Bill?

January 16, 2010

Guess what guys? It’s credit card bill time.
I’ve already received my credit card statement for the month of December in the mail. Most people will be receiving their credit card bill very shortly. This means that there will be many depressed 20-somethings.
Instead of writing about debt reduction I wanted to try something a bit different [...]

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10 Tips to Minimize Your Student Loan

January 9, 2010

It’s a little scary when you first think of it, the fact that you have to begin your educational journey with debt. But college is a must today if you’re looking to achieve success in your professional and personal life. Almost every employer demands a degree, and even if you’re planning to go into business [...]

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