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09.08.09 | Back to School Financial Tips Special

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From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Credit Cards:

As you head back to school, some back to school financial aid tips…

Avoid credit reps on campus. You don’t need that free t-shirt, and a lot of inquires can hurt your FICO score.  (Your FICO score is used to determine your eligibility for student loans and other credit products.)
Make a budget BEFORE [...]

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