Kaitlin Pitsker
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How to Refinance Your Student Debt
credit & debt Consolidating student loans can reduce paperwork and lower your monthly bill.
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An Alternative to Student Loans: Pay for Your Education With Future Income
Paying for College Income-share agreements swap debt for a portion of future salary.
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How to Save Big on Furniture and Clothes at Warehouse Sales
Smart Buying It pays to keep up-to-speed on the annual, semiannual events.
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42 Great College Values Still Accepting Students for Fall 2016
College Rankings Although it's late in the college application process, your son or daughter still has a chance of getting admitted to a quality school.
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Deciphering Websites’ Privacy Policies
Technology A new tool helps you cut through the gobbledygook and protect your data.
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10 Great Colleges That Won't Make Students Take Loans
College Rankings The schools on our list of best college values do a great job of reducing their sticker price through generous financial aid awards, limiting debt at graduation among students who do borrow to less than the national average.
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How to Get Out of a Time-Share Deal
Travel Just signed a contract, but have since had a change of heart? There is a way to get out of it.
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How to Change Your Airline Ticket
Travel If you need to switch your travel dates, find out how to do it without getting charged.
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What to Do If You're Delinquent on Your Student Loans
credit & debt Advice on how to select a repayment plan that better fits your budget.
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Amend Your Tax Return to Correct a Filing Mistake
taxes Advice on how to fix an error on your tax return.
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Undo Your Social Security Claiming Decision
retirement How to reverse an early benefit claim designation.
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How to Recover From a Tech-Support Scam
Scams About 3.3 million people are victimized by unsolicited technical support scams every year. Here's what to do if you're one of them.
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5 Keys to Building Wealth in Your 20s
savings Just starting out? Follow our advice for tending to your finances and you’ll reap big rewards.
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Workplace Trend: Mandatory Vacation
Employee Benefits Some employers are requiring workers to take a vacation each year.
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6 Things You Must Know About Unpaid Bills
credit & debt If debt collectors hound you over a forgotten bill, here’s what to do.
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New Workplace Perk: Help Paying Off College Debt
college Some employers lend workers a hand paying off their student loans.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Apple iPad Pro: Which Is the Better Laptop Replacement?
Technology High-end, multifunctional tablets are bridging the gap between work and play.
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10 Best Values in U.S. Colleges, 2016
College Rankings These 10 schools represent the top-scoring schools on our combined rankings, which compare private universities, private liberal arts colleges and public colleges (based on out-of-state costs) to help you see your options side by side.
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10 Best Values in Public Colleges, 2016
College Rankings In 2015-16, the average sticker price for in-state students at a four-year public school was $19,548 (including tuition, fees, and room and board), according to the College Board.
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Get Ready for Year-Round Job Performance Reviews
business You’ll get feedback more often, plus more chances to toot your own horn.
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10 Colleges Actually Lowering the Cost of Tuition
Paying for College The cost of attending college usually moves in only one direction: up, and often quickly.
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Small Versus Big Schools: Grinnell College and the University of Central Florida
College Rankings When it comes to selecting the right school, value isn't one-size-fits-all.
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FAQs on Our Best College Value Rankings
College Rankings Here are the answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on the list.
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How to Interpret the Salary Yardstick
College Rankings A glimpse of what your child's payday may look like a decade after starting college.
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