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Use Your Spring Break to Volunteer

Use Your Spring Break to Volunteer

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Mar 12 - For some spring breakers, the vacation is about soaking up the sun by day and going wild by night. But, what if you want to do a little more with your time away from class?

12 Tips for a Cheaper Spring Break

12 Tips for a Cheaper Spring Break

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Mar 11 - It's that time of year when college students from all over the country take time off from their academic studies to enjoy a little hard earned fun. But if you're one of them, or know someone who is, these tips can make for a less expensive spring break.

No More Extra Credit on Campus

No More Extra Credit on Campus

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Feb 23 - The Credit CARD Act is now in effect and one of the major provisions is a restriction on credit cards to those under 21. What's a student to do? Here are some ideas.

2010 Inflation Predictions

2010 Inflation Predictions

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Jan 08 - What's it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let's find out.

Places to Get Free or Cheap Textbooks

Places to Get Free or Cheap Textbooks

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Jan 04 - Textbooks can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the cost of college, so it pays to know where you can find some for free and the rest for less.

New Rules for Credit on Campus

New Rules for Credit on Campus

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Aug 27 - A new law will make it harder for credit card companies to market to college students.

New Program Lowers Student Loan Payments

New Program Lowers Student Loan Payments

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Aug 17 - A new federal program aims to reduce student loan payments for graduates.

College Grads “Will Work For Free”

College Grads “Will Work For Free”

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Jun 16 - Unable to find jobs in a diminished job market, many college grads are turning to internships on graduation.

5 Ways to Pay For College

5 Ways to Pay For College

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May 29 - Going back to school is one way to make you more recession-proof. Here are 5 ways to pay for it.

Social Networking vs. Your Privacy

Social Networking vs. Your Privacy

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Apr 29 - We've all done it... Click the 'I Agree' button to accept the user agreement without reading it first. But when it comes to some social networking sites, that's something you may regret.