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Debt
It All Adds Up
Debt is money that you owe to another person or a financial institution. When you borrow money, you typically agree to pay it back over a certain period of time—called the loan’s term. And you usually have to pay interest in addition to the original amount you borrowed.
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Emergency Fund
Cash Cushion
An emergency fund is your stash of just-in-case money. Along with your insurance coverage, it’s a vital...
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How to Save More Money
Keep the Change
Like many good habits, saving more money is easier said than done. Once you’ve gotten into a...
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Paying Off Student Loans
Take a Load Off
It might seem like there’s only one way to pay down your student loans (namely: slowly, painfully,...
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Financial Aid
Lean on Me
Financial aid can refer to any of a number of types of assistance that help students afford...
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Budget
Nickels and Dimes
A budget is a plan you can use to better manage your spending and saving. When you...
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529 Plan
Higher Ed, Higher Returns
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged college savings account sponsored by a state government or education institution....
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Savings
One Penny at a Time
Savings are funds that you put aside and don’t spend. Life can be full of surprises, both...
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Saving for College
Pay Your Dues
Saving for college means setting aside funds for education expenses. It means making a dedicated investment in...
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Prepaid Card
Top Off
A prepaid card lets you spend money that you’ve already added to the card. It’s similar to...
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Student Loans
Old College Try
A student loan can be any kind of borrowed money that’s used to pay for education. Although...
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FAFSA
Aid and Abet
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a form that college and grad students...
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Paying for College
Higher Education, Higher Costs
Going to college can lead to better jobs and bigger paychecks. But it comes at a high...
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