9 Ways For Students To Get Textbooks For Less

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When I went back to school a few years ago I expected tuition to be higher, and it was.  But I was shocked at how expensive textbooks had become!  I quickly realized I had to figure out how to get my textbooks for less! Here are some great ways to save on your textbooks and [...]

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Why Invest In Stocks

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Despite all the latest turmoil of the stock market during the Great Recession of 2008, as we now call it, investing in stocks remains the premier means to investing. The stock market tends to have volatile performances in times of any economic uncertainties, but that is why it is a good barometer for the economy.  [...]

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Sure-Fire Tips To Renegotiating Your Credit Card Debt

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There’s a lot to be said for paying your bills on time, but some quick and easy negotiation can actually save you money each month on your credit card account if done properly. The key is to never take the number on your billing statement for granted, as everything from the fees to the interest [...]

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Financial Krav Maga: Personal Finance Self Defense for the Modern Era

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In East Asia, you probably know about the ninja and samurai. In Israel, there are soldiers trained in Krav Maga.  For those of you who don’t know, Krav Maga is a martial art developed in Israel.  It does not have the long tradition of respect, personal growth, and honor that come to mind when you [...]

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Why Invest in Bonds?

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Why invest in bonds? We hear so much about stocks in the news but bonds don’t get mentioned with the same level importance and urgency (the Dow stock index gets all the glory on the 6 o’clock news).  Yet bonds are an integral piece of most portfolios as well as being an important debt instrument, [...]

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The First Mow and Links

If you recall, I wrote about how we are going to save on our landscaping by mowing the lawn ourselves. Well, the first mow is done!  The mowing part wasn’t hard at all and was pretty quick.  The edging and blowing were the time sucks.  It’s all a matter of getting used to the process [...]

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How Can I Improve My Credit Score? 8 Ways to Increase Your Rating

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Maybe you’re sitting at home looking at your credit card statements, realizing that your APR’s [Editor: Annual Percentage Rates] aren’t quite as low as you’d like, or you’ve recently checked your FICO score and notice it’s low.  Perhaps you want to refinance your home, and want to get the best rates possible before looking into [...]

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