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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College.

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How to Graduate College Without Being Broke

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The same kind of over thinking tends to infect financial advice, as well, especially when it’s doled out to college students who are desperate to come up with ways to make a few extra bucks between studying for exams and balancing their social lives. Related posts: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund.

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Best Private Student Loans and Current Rates

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You apply for a private student loan through a bank, credit union or online lender. How do I choose a private college loan online? Compare offers from multiple lenders including banks, credit unions, online companies and state-based lenders to find the lowest interest rate. Some lenders don’t offer loans in certain states.

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Best Graduate Student Loan Options of January 2024

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College Ave Graduate Student Loan College Ave is a good choice if you’re working your way through graduate school. Unlike many lenders, including the federal government, College Ave offers graduate student loans if you’re attending school less than half-time.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

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Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Know Your Actual Budget.

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What Makes a Saver?

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A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

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While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Buy them a piggy bank and help them remember to feed it when they can. Take them into the bank.

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