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The Team You Need for Your Year-End Financial Checkup

At a time when it’s about the parties and festivities, it can be hard to…

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Holiday Hot Button: Not-So-Merry Marital Tensions

Cost-saving tips to save your family a little money (and headache) this holiday season

Marriage doctor Dr. Jacqueline Del Rosario gives cost-saving tips to save your family a little…

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Ask the Money Coach: A Super Easy Budgeting Tip That Works

Learn how to make the most of your money with this simple rule

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you how to budget and make the most of your…

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Finding Common Ground

Thomas and Sharde Caffey of Chicago have only been married a little more than a…

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How to Use Coupons for Big Savings

The process can be worth the time and investment

Do you see people in line at the supermarket handing over a stack of coupons…

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Getting On Track

White, who at one time had a credit score of 710 before filing for Chapter…

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How to Make the Most Out of Groupon and Daily Deal Sites

Getting a good deal is one thing; being a "shopping fool" who gets scammed is another. Here's how to play it smart

Getting a good deal is one thing; being a “shopping fool” who gets scammed is…

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How to Save Money on End-Of-Summer Travel Deals

There's still a few weeks left in summer and Orlando may be your final destination

Here are a few tips to save before summer is really over

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It’s no secret that the cost to attend college can be quite expensive. As a result, most students heading back to school or those heading away for home for the first time will rely heavily on student loans and financial aid. While this assistance is a welcome safety blanket for those with limited funds, it also begins the cycle of post-grad debt. In an effort to help steer students in the right direction, here are six options for new graduates looking for debt relief. —Kahliah A. Laney

6 Tips for Decreasing Student Loan Debt Post Grad

Get educated on paying off that college debt faster

Student loans are usually the beginning of a cycle of debt that holds us back…

By Kahliah A. Laney

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