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09.08.09 | Back to School Financial Tips Special

Posted in College, Credit Card Info, FAFSA, Financial Advice, Financial Aid, Money Management, Online Degree, Scholarship Search, Student Loans, college savings, credit cards, financial advice for college students, financial tips, save money, scholarship points, student fin by The Platinum Kid

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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10.08.08 | Four Places to Find Emergency College Funds

Posted in Credit Card Info, Private Student Loans, Student Loans, credit cards, finance, scholarship contests, scholarship points, school loans by The Platinum Kid

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

I grew up like most kids, loving the October Halloween month. I had a license to be bad and wasn’t afraid to use it. Snickers, KitKat’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, & Twix were the sweet objects of my affection. And yes, my waistline reflected my sinful indulgence, but I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. Today [...]

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