That’s right – according to the National Retail Federation, back to school spending for K-12 and college students is expected to reach $55.12 billion this year!  What recession?  Last year, on average, families spent $548.72 on back to school expenses.  This year, that number will jump to $606.40. This may sound like a lot of...
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I know it sounds hard to believe, but Congress is helping college students save money – on textbooks that is. This month, more than 18 million students will be attending college and according to the College Board, spending an average of $1,000 on textbooks. A new law just took effect to help students...
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College costs are at record highs, which is forcing many students and their families to finance high education via student loans.  But there are several different types of loans and each comes with different terms.  Check out HelpSaveMyDollars.com’s student loan guide below: Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: These are the “best” types of loans.  The government pays...
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People are always on the look out for quick and easy tips that could potentially save them a lot of money. This article will detail my top five tips...
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Paying rent is one of the largest expenses in any budget.  And if you have roommates, that makes it even harder to pay the rent on time!  A new...
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That old adage runs true for your vehicle. With all the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to let...
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Yesterday we reported that total consumer credit card debt is now at an 8 year low.  This week, Synovate, a market research company, released a report that suggests credit...
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