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Why Right Now is Right for a 529 College Savings Plan

One of the best tools for helping give the gift of a college education is a 529 college savings plan. They were established to help people save money for students' post-secondary or higher education at eligible schools across the country.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: Black Friday Shopping Tips

Ah, Black Friday... one of the most-loved and most-hated days of the year. On one hand, we have a short window of time to score some of the best deals of the year and save loads of money on holiday gifts. On the other, we're stuck fighting crowds and yawns, and more than likely, we'll end up spending way more than we need to.

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Personal Finance

Quick Money Tip: Price Matching

We are frequently able to save a good chunk of change, especially on electronics, by taking the time to price-match. What is this money-saving miracle, you ask? According to Wise Geek, "Price matching is a practice in which a store promises to match another store's prices for certain products."

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Personal Finance
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Watch-it-Wednesday: Introduction to Mutual Funds

Whether you're brand new to the world of investing or you've been involved in it for some time, there are many terms, phrases, and concepts that can be confusing or difficult to understand. Today, let's take a look at mutual funds - what they are and how they work.

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Investment

How-Tuesday: How to Prevent Impulse Buying

You've created an incredibly thorough budget. You're making all the smart moves, like couponing, eating at home, and even making your own cleaning products to save money. Yet, there's one pesky habit that, within mere minutes, derails all of your hard work week after week: impulse buying.

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Personal Finance

Fun Money Facts: Halloween by the Numbers

Happy Halloween! The history of this day is enough to give you goosebumps, and the activities you partake in will surely give you a thrill and a scream or two, but these spine-tingling statistics only add to the scariness that is Halloween...

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Personal Finance