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Quick Money Tip: Buy Generic

Do you feel a certain sense of accomplishment when pulling out name-brand after name-brand product from your bags after a trip to the grocery? It's a common feeling, with all of the great and influential advertising we come across for everyday products. We might feel like any other brand just won't cut it if they don't sport the right name or label. This isn't true. What is true, however, is that after months and years of buying only name-brand, our finances can really take a hit. There are some things that are worth spending a little extra cash on, but the majority of the time, going generic will save you lots of money and give you the same results.

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

You’ve likely heard these energy-saving tips before, and it might be hard to believe that they can save you hundreds of dollars a year, but it’s true. Think of it like fixing a gas leak or a slow tire leak in your car – sure, you don’t have to do anything about it, but dedicating a little time and attention now means big savings in the long-run. Plus, you’ll also save on potential future damages and prevent dangerous situations.

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Personal Finance

Money Minutes: Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized

You were likely introduced to the terms, "Subsidized" and "Unsubsidized" when you were filing for financial aid in college. Still not sure what the two are, or how they differ?

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Student Loans

Personal Finance Tools at Your Fingertips

Perhaps the single most important step towards getting our money matters under control lies in simply being made aware of what our money matters are. Many of us know we've racked up some credit card or student loan debt, we know we're probably spending more in a month than what we make, but we likely don't know just how much debt we have and how it will impact our futures, what changes we could make to save more money, or what path in general we're on financially.

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Personal Finance Debt Management

Three on Thursday: 3 Money-Saving Tips for Small Business Owners

If you’re currently a small business owner or are in the process of a start-up, there is always, undoubtedly, without fail, the issue of money. Spending it, making it, paying it back in taxes, and most importantly, saving it when and where you can. Sure, there are quick, simple solutions that can save you quite a bit of money immediately and over the course of time – like going paperless, keeping the heat and the A/C usage to a minimum, and sticking to grassroots marketing.

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