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With the employment situation still in a prolonged downturn, more Americans are choosing to go back to school. Getting a degree can be a great way to advance your career and make more money. But how do you pay for school when you don’t have a job? That’s where Free10kScholarship comes in. As the name [...]
Full StoryWhat To Do If You're On a College Waiting List
If you or your child is stuck on a college’s waiting list it can feel like an endless limbo. You’re not in, but you’re not quite out either. Instead of just waiting to get word from on high about whether you’ll ultimately find a place at the school of your dreams, there are a few [...]
Full Story8 Financial Steps Every Family Must Take
Becoming a parent means getting your financial house in order. While you could let your finances slide a bit when you were single, you now have people depending on you. Doing some basic financial planning today can mean the difference between making your golden years happy and productive or stressful and uncertain. Whether it’s your [...]
Full StoryCollege Costs Outpace Inflation
Once again, the cost of going to college is rising faster than the rate of inflation. According to a report issued Tuesday by the College Board in New York, the cost of four-year public colleges jumped 6.5 percent last year. Facing steep cuts in state aid, public colleges around the country have been forced to [...]
Full StoryIf You're a Student, Consider These Cars
Regardless of whether you are in high school or college, the decision to buy a car (even if you’re parents are buying it) is a big one with lots of financial implications. Of course you want something stylish to drive, but you have to consider costs and safety as well. There have been numerous lists [...]
Full StoryWoman Sues College for Being Unemployed
If you are out of work and hunting for a job it can be a daunting and depressing prospect. Instead of blaming the economy for her lack of work, one New York woman blames her alma mater. Trina Thompson is suing her New York City college because she’s been out of work since receiving her [...]
Full StoryForegoing College Car Will Save You Money
If you are heading off to college and need to save money (who doesn’t now days?) there is one tip that may be hard to swallow, but will save you a significant chunk of money: leave the car at home. Yes, this means you won’t be able to zip around campus, but it will put [...]
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