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Balancing Saving for Retirement and Your Kids College? This is What You Need To Know
The choice between saving for retirement and saving for your childâs college education is a microcosm of the dilemma many parents face: How do you balance your own needs with the needs of your child? The argument for putting your…
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Benefits of Using a 529 College Savings Plan
Most parents want their children to get the best higher education possible, but that dream comes with a high price tag. The growing costs of college mean parents who intend to help foot the bills need to plan, and as early as possible. One way to save for college tuition is through a 529 college […]
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How to Help Your Kid with FAFSA, Student Loans, and More!
Itâs easy to assume that the role of a parent diminishes as a child approaches high school graduation. This is when many parents choose to step back and allow their kids to become the primary decision-makers in their own lives. …
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How to Care for a Loved One Without Breaking the Bank: The Complete Guide
Taking care of aging parents is an inevitable part of life, and itâs not always easy. We watch the people who raised us slowly slip away, and we want to do everything in our power to give them the best…
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Guide to Student Loans Without A Cosigner
Student loans are meant to help students pursue higher levels of education. For many people it is hard to get student loans without a cosigner because the banks want reassurance that if the student is unable to pay then the person guaranteeing the loan will be able to pay it off. According to the Consumer […]
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Attending College as a Non-Traditional Student
Femme Frugality writes about money as it pertains to young adults, brides, parents, Pittsburghers, and, of course, college students. You can read her blog here. Recently Michelle shared that W was returning to school, and asked for some tips for non-traditional students. I recently graduated, and now my fiance is going to college for the […]
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4 Reasons Paying for College With a Credit Card Is a Terrible Idea
Get 5% cash back! Â Earn 10,000 airline miles! Credit card offers and promotions are everywhere. All those rewards are tempting and can get you thinking of ways to get the most out of your credit card. With the high cost of college tuition, you might be wondering if you can use a credit card… Read More
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19 Black-Owned Banks and How to Support Them
Banking Black isn’t a new concept, but it’s gaining momentum amid the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. But what does it mean to bank Black? According to the Urban Institute, a Black financial institution provides services to minority communities and is 51% or more Black-owned. Black financial institutions have been around for centuries, […]
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How to Pay for College
Many parents never get around to proactively saving for their childâs college tuition. In fact, even those parents who have set aside money for school often have saved less than $10,000. That amount alone wonât pay for four years of college. According to the College Board , the average tuition, fees, room and board in […]
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