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The Crowdfunding Phenomena

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:55:08 -0500

What is crowdfunding? And what does it have to do with you? Perhaps nothing, or perhaps just not yet, but we think it's important enough for you to know about.

Though crowdfunding is regulated by the government, there are a couple of dangers you need to be aware of.

A Smart Head Start on College

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:40:39 -0600

Taking College Level Courses in High School

If college is on your radar in the next few years, now's the time to start thinking: How can I increase my chances of graduating on time, if not earlier? How can I reduce the amount of loans I'll have to repay after graduating? How can I give my self a head start finding a job or career I love?

Have You Taken The Gullibility Test?

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:25:36 -0600

"Easily duped or cheated" is one dictionary's definition of "gullible." I bet that is one phrase you don't want to be associated with, right?

Guess what? Data defining you as gullible may already be attached to you like glue. If it is, your gullibility definitely determines ...

Safely Navigating Credit Card Land

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:02:15 -0600

Do you like your money?

If you do, "where" you get your credit card is one of the most important money decisions you will make in your life. Here's a little navigation help.

The Big Burden: Student Loans

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:29:40 -0600

College should be the experience of a lifetime! Not to mention, the concept that a college education can increase your income potential for life. Excellent. But, if you have to borrow money to pay for college; you may be setting yourself up for decades of debt.

These tips will help you cut down your future college debt.

New iPhone For Christmas…

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:29:40 -0600

On Christmas Day 13 year-old Gregory unwrapped his presents. To his delight his parents had bought him a shiny new iPhone. However, before Gregory could turn it on and start using it he had to sign an 18-point contract laid out by his mom.

Under 30? Ever Feel Stressed Over Money?

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:51:13 -0500

Can you relate to any of these realities? You're short on cash... constantly. You frequently borrow money from people. You're worried about your future in the current economy. You owe too much on your credit card. You're thinking about moving back in with your parents.

Emily Driscoll

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:15:51 -0500

Emily Driscoll holds a double Bachelors degree in French and journalism from Miami University in Oxford, OH. After interning for the Fox News Channel Washington D.C. bureau as a senior in college and working for a private investment and banking group at Merrill Lynch after graduation, Emily began writing for the personal finance and small business sections on FoxBusiness.com.

Your Credit Sore... Errr, Score!

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:01:07 -0500

Monitoring credit scores on a regular basis is a very smart thing for every consumer to do.

Has FreeCreditReport.com got a bargain for you! I am 99.9% sure that you have heard of freecreditreport.com. Am I right? You've probably seen or heard the company's catchy commercials.

Scambusters!

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:18:47 -0500

There are millions of scams out there. They arrive by many avenues...the web, mail, phone, text messages and even in person. They rip you off, steal your money, hurt your credit and cause major irritation. And they are aimed at all of us...any age.