So you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas but you’re also looking for a few ways to lower your costs. Between the flight, hotel, meals, drinks, shows, and gambling, a Vegas vacation isn’t cheap. The good news is that it's easy to save on your trip if you’re savvy about the way you spend. Read on to find out how you can save on your Vegas vacation.
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Filling out your FAFSA is an essential step in the college application process. If you are an aspiring college student, or you are the parent of an aspiring college student, chances are pretty good that this isn’t the first time you’re hearing about the FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is your ticket to financial support for a higher education, which may come in the form of loans or grants. But there’s more to it than that. The FAFSA is actually used to unlock a whole host of opportunities for students from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Read on for 10 things you should know about the FAFSA and federal financial aid in general.
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Tipping is a simple fact of life in the United States. Well, actually, it’s not that simple. There are a lot of rules to tipping. In reality, it can be quite complicated. If you live in America, you are probably already well-accustomed to paying the extra cost that gets tacked onto everything from meals and beverages to rides and haircuts. Read on to learn 12 Things You Might Now Know About Tipping…
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While we recognize the importance of saving, far too many Americans either don’t prioritize saving or simply lack the financial flexibility to create and keep a sufficient savings strategy. Read on for a look at the reasons that so many Americans struggle to save.
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The cost of child care remains problematically high for many Americans. The Center for American Progress (CAP) notes that the cost of child care may actually match the cost of college in many U.S. states. This suggests that even the average middle-class family may feel added financial pressure to make ends meet because of this cost. If you’re beginning to think about child care, or you’re already paying for it and you’d like to pay less, read on.
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Credit unions can be a great alternative to traditional banking. In many ways, a credit union works exactly like a traditional bank, but its emphasis is on improving the financial well-being of its account holders rather than creating a profit on behalf of its investors. But what is a credit union, how does it work, and is it right for you? Read on to find out.
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Whether you should buy or lease a new car depends on a number of factors including your budget, your automotive needs, and the scope of your expected usage. For many, the decision to buy or lease will depend on a combination of factors, particularly what you can afford and what you plan to do with your new car. If you’re still trying to decide on the best way to pay for your new car, read on…
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So you want to start investing in stocks but you don’t have a lot of seed money? Don’t be intimidated. It’s not as expensive as you think to get into the stock market. It’s entirely possible to begin investing in stocks without a fortune in your back pocket. If you're looking to jump in with a few dollars and learn the ropes, what follows is a step-by-step quick-start guide. Read on and check out these ten steps for getting into the stock market with a small budget.
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So obviously, in addition to determining where to attend college, many students and families are grappling with the question of how they’ll pay for this enormous expense. Whether you’re a parent with a young child and you’re looking ahead to the not-too-distant future, or you’re a high-school student staring down the barrel of an application deadline, you could use some sound advice on how to finance this important stage in the educational process. So how can you pay for college? What resources are available to help you afford a college degree? And how do you get started? Read on and find out how you can pay your way to and through a great college education.
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Wondering whether now is the right time to start planning for retirement? The answer is yes. It doesn’t matter who you are, how much money you make, or where you are in your career. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. If you take the right steps now to prepare for retirement, you have a much better chance of leading the life you envision once you close the book on your career. Check out these tips and begin your retirement planning today.
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