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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I’d do things like take out student loans even though I had a full-tuition scholarship and a sweet part-time job in the university cafeteria. Or put yet another trip to Las Vegas on the credit card. My rewards credit cards were feeble, and I didn’t have a plan for using them. Money Tips'

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. High school grads today have seen parents using credit cards (or maybe even their cell phones) to charge everything from gas to groceries to online purchases. Yes, if you have a job or a co-signer you probably can get a credit card.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. Brian’s wife took on a part-time job to increase their income to throw at their debt. Maureen paid off $79,540 in credit card and student loan debt.

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