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Alternatives to Student Loans to Fund Your Education

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many students think that they can’t work, because school takes up a lot of their time. Few students have so little free time that they can’t work at least part-time. During my college career, I ensured I took a minimum of three courses at all times in order to maintain my status as a full time student.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will want to oversee their purchases, especially when it comes buy items online, but let them actively find ways to stretch their allowance or part-time wages by purchasing things used, such as clothes, books, furniture, and even bikes and cars. And vice versa!) Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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