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Of course, some low-paying professions can contribute to your financial woes. But maybe you're carrying too much debt. Or perhaps you're not budgeting well or you don't know 10 Summer College Application Tasks for Rising High School Seniors 05/14/2018 08:00pm • Make the Most of the Summer MonthsThe summer before senior year of high school is a great time for students to make progress on the college application process well in advance of fall and winter application deadlines, experts say."It just really makes it a less stressful, less overwhelming process w How to Take Advantage of Financial Technology 05/14/2018 08:00pm • Advancing technology has quickly worked its way into our portfolios and (mobile) wallets. Given the plethora of mobile banking services and budgeting and investing apps, you likely have at least one financial tool at your fingertips right now. 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Use Advanced Placement credits to graduate from college in 3 years 05/08/2018 08:00pm • The strategy to shave off a year in college costs begins with taking the right courses in high school. Many high schools allow students to take Advanced Placement courses or college-level classes through local community college partnerships. APs are also taught in high school on a variety of subj 10 Financial Scams to Avoid in Retirement 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Those who have saved consistently are likely to enter retirement with a large nest egg. While your accumulated savings can provide a comfortable living, this strategy also has certain risks. Predators know that many retirees have spent years saving, and thieves set up specific schemes geared toward Take These 7 Steps Today to Make Filing Next Year's Taxes Less Painful 05/08/2018 08:00pm • According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 33 million Americans waited until the last two weeks of tax season to file their 2017 tax returns. That means that for many Americans, the days leading up to Tax Day required a mad dash to get organized and get their taxes filed on time. Rather th How Students Can Cut Costs With Community College Pathways 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Amid growing concerns about rising tuition costs, some institutions offer partnership pathways for students to transfer from a local community college, which is typically lower in price, to a four-year college for their bachelor's degree. Amanda Yodice from Islip, New York, did exactly that to save 4 Ways to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning 05/07/2018 08:00pm • It is common practice to participate in a spring cleaning exercise around the house, getting rid of what you don't need or use and making sure your space is a place that is comfortable and represents your lifestyle. The same should go for organizing your finances. 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