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July 22, 2008 08:12 PM
With a kid in college and the cost of gas and groceries still on the rise, finding money for both the essentials and the little things can be tough right now. Here are seven tips for saving money on everything from major purchases to your extras, like movie rentals and manicures, to keep you going even when the economy isn’t. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 11:13 AM
In the current economy, money’s tighter this year for a lot of families than it has been, and even with your federal financial aid, you and your kids may have college expenses left to cover but not enough in savings to cover them. Your kids may be able to get the extra money they need from a private student loan, but what if they need you to co-sign in order to qualify? As you're weighing your decision of whether or not to co-sign, here are some of the most common questions parents ask about co-signing, things to consider, the pros, the cons, and what the financial realities are. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 11:09 AM
With gas and food prices up and employment down, you may not have a lot of cash to go around right now, especially if you’ve got kids in college. But with the start of the fall semester only a couple months away, where do you go for money for college if the financial aid package your children received just isn’t enough this year? Here are three college loans you can look at for the extra financing you need. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 10:55 AM
Why overspend this year on a vacation that could cost you big in rising gas, airfare, and food prices? Take a staycation, and you can plan an affordable summer getaway right there in your hometown or nearby. Break out of your household routine, check into a reasonably priced local hotel or resort, and seek out all the sights and attractions like an out-of-towner. If you live in or near New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Scottsdale, or Dallas, here are five staycation ideas and hotel packages for you, recommended by Fodor’s.com. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 10:40 AM
With the cost of gas and plane tickets at record highs, and the dollar falling in value overseas, any kind of travel is expensive, and like a lot of families, you may have had to cancel your vacation plans. But before you skip a summer break altogether, consider taking a “staycation,” where you can still enjoy an affordable summer vacation at home. Here are five tips for how to experience your city through the eyes of a tourist, discover those great hidden places and small restaurants you never knew about, and take in the local sights you’ve kept putting off but always wanted to see. Read More...
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