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Great Deals and Discounts for Students

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:00:21 +0000

Students will soon be returning to campus after their winter break so we thought we would save them some money on items they probably will need in the second …

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Credit Cards and College Students

Maureen Hodge — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:37:40 +0000

The average credit card debt is just over $2,000! Ouch!

The average college student debt, after four years, is $25,000.

College students don’t need another reason to incur debt.…

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Sometimes It’s Best to Pay with a Credit Card

Maureen Hodge — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:20:47 +0000

Debit card use has increased greatly in the past five years. That seems smart because when you pay with a debit card it’s just like paying with cash so …

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Limit Your Risks as a Cosigner

Maureen Hodge — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:00:39 +0000

Parents, grandparents, a good friend? Any of you may be asked to cosign in today’s economic world for a young person. Why?

Young people who are under 21, have …

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Use Credit Cards Wisely While in College and Save

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:44:11 +0000

It is not a bad idea to have a credit card in college. Credit cards help with identification, for travel plans, and in case of emergencies when you’re away …

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Cards to Save Your Pennies

Penny Pinching Hints — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:47:44 +0000

Use credit cards wisely. Do not use a credit card like a bank. Bank loans are ultimately cheaper at 6-12 %, depending on the purpose of the loan. Credit

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