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Tax Cuts Will Leave Lasting Impact on Higher Education

The Pell Grant will be unaffected, but other areas of higher education will feel the sequester

HIgher education may become even more unattainable for some

By Ashley R. Harris

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U.S. Recovery Boosting Profits, Not Putting Americans Back to Work

Companies are turning profits, but avoiding hiring

Currently, the Dow Jones industrial average is nearing a record high resulting in a period…

By Ashley R. Harris

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Eating clean may mean you have to stay away from soul food.

Tips for Eating Clean on a Budget

Buying healthy can be costly, use these tips to curb the expense

Eating clean can pay off large dividends in the long run.

By Ashley R. Harris

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Andrew Mason, CEO and Founder of Groupon, Is Out

The board decided on Thursday

Andrew Mason is out as Groupon’s CEO.

By Darren Sands

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Kentucky Panhandler Rakes In $100,000 Annually

Convicted con artist is literally ridin' around and gettin' it

Con artist says he pretends to be mentally challenged and makes six figures from the…

By Darren Sands

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Tips for Using Lent to Recommit to Your Savings Goals

Keep money in your wallet this Lent

Use these tips to get ahead!

By Ashley R. Harris

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Why you Should Avoid Prepaid Debit Cards at all Costs

The benefits of prepaid debit cards can often appear attractive

Companies peddling prepaid debit cards often use celebrities to target consumers.

By Jennifer Streaks

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Pres. Obama Says the Penny May be Passé

Obama said it wouldn't be a huge savings for the government to discontinue the penny

Do you think it’s useful anymore?

By Makkada B. Selah

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Is a $9 Minimum Wage a Possibility?

President offers plan to increase workers wages by $3,500 annually

The president laid out a plan to raise the minimum wage.

By Ashley R. Harris

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US Airways, American Airlines Agree on Merger

A deal, close to being done, is still subject to scrutiny

The deal would be among the largest mergers in U.S. history.

By Darren Sands

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