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Why You Should Keep Collector Coins in Dry, Secure Storage

Thanks to the area’s economic interaction with Mexico prior to the Mexican-American war, both traders and searchers alike can acquire some unique and valuable coins in the Forth Worth area.Getting those great pieces means taking good care of them, and sometimes your house is exactly the wrong place for that. Here’s why local storage facilities can be a better […]

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The Quickest Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loan

Education, Loans & Mortgages, Money Management, Students / By Guest Author

Finishing university and starting a new phase in your life is an exciting time when you leave behind the wild days of your student life and embark on a career. This also is the time when reality hits you and you realize that you have a hefty student loan to repay. It can be disconcerting to look

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7 Reasons to Go Back to School

Education / By Tim McMahon

Most Americans support the idea of going back to school in order to expand their career choices. Whether it is a certificate, a bachelor’s degree, or even a Master’s degree getting an education improves one’s skills and knowledge and is often the only way to enter a profession and yes, even get a chance at earning more.

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Should You Invest in a Private Tutor?

Education / By Guest Author

A good education can unlock your child’s future. So, if your child is struggling in school, it’s only natural to want to get him or her the best help possible. While many schools have after-school programs that can help, many parents turn to outside sources for additional help. After all, working with experts in the field

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Simple Tips to Keep Your Information Safe

Security / By Guest Author

Electronic identity theft has become a big problem. According to a report commissioned by the US Secret Service and Verizon, 81% of all data breaches in 2012 involved some form of hacking. In addition, 96% of the data breaches stemmed from external sources. Figures from a report published by LexisNexis show that stolen credit card

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Budgeting for a Baby

Children / By Guest Author

Despite what modern people might claim, quite a number still hold on to traditional dreams and desires. Probably the best example of such a dream is that of one day having a family of your own. Kids are great no doubt, they bring joy, excitement, and a sense of awe and wonder to life but

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Ways Your Kid Can Help Pay for Their College Education

Education, Students / By Guest Author

A college education typically costs a lot of money and education costs have risen faster than inflation. As such, most parents need all the financial assistance they can get to help put their kids through college. Besides seeking financial assistance from student loan programs and grants programs, you can also help your children by encouraging

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Dealing with Student Loan Debt and Bankruptcy

Loans & Mortgages, Money Management, Students / By Guest Author

Upon graduating from college or Grad School, if you are like a lot of others these days, you are probably in a lot of student loan debt. At first, it may seem fairly manageable. But, you could also wind up declaring bankruptcy a couple of years later. Here is the key so that won’t happen to you. Farewell

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Pest Prevention in the Home

General / By Joel Mayer

Pests can be unpleasant and unhealthy, and can cause costly damage to your home. Some common household pests include cockroaches, weevils, ants, rats, mice and other rodents. They can chew wires and walls and leave nasty dropping and smells. There are some simple ways to prevent pests from coming into your home and to help rid

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Money Management for Kids

2 Comments / Children, Credit Cards, Education, Family / By Lilly

Many grew up watching our parents scrimp and save in order to have money left at the end of the week; many more have watched their parents struggle in order to pay their bills. Regardless of how you were brought up, most of what you first learn about money management and well-being stems from what

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Thinking of Making Money Online with Surveys? Do It Safely

General / By Guest Author

If you’re looking to make a few easy dollars from the comfort of your living room, taking surveys online is a great way to do it. Even if you only make $5 per day, you’ll have $150 at the end of the month that you didn’t have before. Before you jump on the survey bandwagon,

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Giving Money to Charities in a Smart Way

Giving / By Nick Anderson

Providing money to a charity is one of the best ways to give back to your community and to support a cause that you believe in. Still, you have to be smart and you have to choose charities carefully. Some organizations utilize donations more efficiently than others. Unfortunately, a number of scams exist in the

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