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According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there was a record-high 783 breaches tracked in 2014, a whopping increase of 27.5 percent from 2013. That's an average of 15 breaches per week. If Use Federal Financial Aid to Pay for College Abroad 02/24/2015 07:00pm • In today's global environment, more and more American students choose to complete at least part of their higher education credentials at a school outside the U.S. In fact, the U.S. government encourages this practice. What consumers may not be aware of is that there are several methods to finance an Why You Shouldn't Dump Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank 02/23/2015 07:00pm • Banking is now a hermit's dream. If you want, you can bank and never encounter a human being. Even if you don't join an online bank, you can easily avoid other people while using a bank with brick-and-mortar branches. 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T 10 Most Expensive Schools for Out-of-State Students 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Costly Colleges for Out-of-State StudentsPublic colleges are known for having lower tuition and fees than private schools, but public universities can still be expensive for residents of other states. Out-of-state students paid an average of $38,240 at the 10 most expensive public schools during the Excited About That Big Tax Refund? Think Again. 02/21/2015 07:00pm • If you're an average American taxpayer, you probably dread tax time. After all, filling out all that paperwork can be a drag. But for many taxpayers, tax time is also great -- it's the one time of year when the government sends you a big check. At the end of last tax season, the average tax refund Top 5 reasons to hire a tax pro 02/20/2015 11:59am • WASHINGTON -- There���s a lot of really good tax help out there, but choosing the right solution for your situation can be as difficult as deciphering the tax code. If you have relied on the IRS for help in the past, you���ll want to make alternate arrangements: The IRS said it won���t be able to Huge Medical Bill? Balance Billing Might Be to Blame 02/19/2015 07:00pm • It's a terrible feeling to open a bill and find a balance that's way higher than you expected. But it's even worse when you're recovering from an illness or injury that landed you in the hospital -- something you didn't plan and now can't afford. Health care is expensive, but it's also common to be For anxious parents, a chance to try hockey for free 02/19/2015 02:42am • WASHINGTON ��� It���s one day, it���s free and it just might become a passion. USA Hockey���s annual ���Try Hockey for Free��� day is Saturday at most local rinks. 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