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4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free

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Each and every year, tuition costs for colleges and universities across North America increase. The purpose of college, for most people, is to gain some marketable and transferrable skills and knowledge to become more employable. In short, the purpose of college is to increase your earning power. Career Tips'

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The Top Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates; From 10 different Finance Experts

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Manisha has an MBA from Harvard and serves as a Financial Fellow at Wellesley College. She is also a mentor to college students entering the financial planning profession. “Learn to live within your means right out of the gate.” – Manisha Thakor, CFA. Bio: My name is Kevin Watts and like millions of people I am in student debt.

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Friday Links – Spring Is In The Air

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Common Money Mistakes That College Students Make and How to… Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint How to Graduate College Without Being Broke 10 Easy Ways to Save Money Manifest More Money Into Your Life- Step 6. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World. 10 Cheap Ways to Relieve Stress.

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Friday Links – Still Swamped Edition

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Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint. I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday.

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Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

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One of my nieces did this when borrowing for college. The Difference Between Looking Rich and Being Rich Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint Savings Accounts and Stock Investments: Uses, Values and… Reasons to Avoid Debt in 2014 4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free The post Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

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Running wasn't new to me; I started running (to Dairy Queen) in college and ran my first 5k in my twenties. In my early 30's, I competed in several sprint triathlons. Maybe I could run a half-marathon. I decided that I would never know until I try.

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My Road to Half Marathons

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After a few 5ks, I was itching for something a bit more challenging, so I signed up for a sprint triathlon. A few months of running went by and I received a phone call from my college roommate. I forget my time as 31 was.cough.cough.many years ago, but I had a blast and caught the 5k bug. mile race. "If

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