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Vermont College Road Trip: Bennington College 09/27/2018 08:00pm • With just over 700 undergraduates and a rural setting in southern Vermont, Bennington College might seem to have the makeup of a sleepy college. But an intense spirit of creativity and doing things differently gives the campus a buzz. In many ways, Bennington offers an unconventional college experie The Future of Real Estate -- With Fewer Agents? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • The real estate industry is facing disruption, and not just on one front. New real estate brokerages are offering an alternative to the way agents do business, tech startups are providing more information and ease of access to consumers and professionals, and companies are helping consumers bypass t 10 Ways to Support Self-Sufficiency for People With Disabilities 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Enabling successLandmark policies like the Americans with Disabilities Act and cutting-edge technologies allow people with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. Good community planning, lower-tech devices and common-sense adaptations provide practical methods to help people go about their l 12 of the Best Educator Discounts for Teachers 09/23/2018 08:00pm • World Teachers' Day is Oct. 5. In honor of educators (who have all earned a little extra appreciation), here's a list of businesses that offer teacher specials, from lower prices on books and supplies for the classroom to travel discounts for that well-deserved vacation. Adobe. A monthly subscri What Is a Credit-Builder Loan (and Should You Get One)? 09/19/2018 08:00pm • It's an age-old dilemma for would-be borrowers: Creditors want evidence you can handle a loan or unsecured credit card before they give you one, but there's risk in offering credit products to borrowers without a good credit history. That's where credit-builder loans come in. These atypical loans, Preapproved vs. Prequalified: Which Is Best When You're House Hunting? 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Before you can buy a house, you have to know how you'll pay for it. For 88 percent of homebuyers, that means financing the purchase with a loan, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report. A major part of finding the right lender and know 10 Products You Should Wait Until Black Friday to Buy 09/18/2018 08:00pm • With temperatures cooling off and kids going back to school, it may be tempting to head to the mall this month to pick up warm-weather clothing, electronics and educational devices. But waiting until Black Friday, which takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving, will help you score better deals o Do's and Don'ts of Using Store Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 09/17/2018 08:00pm • With the winter holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering how to maximize savings on gifts with store credit cards. And you may be considering applying for a store-brand credit card to take advantage of generous discounts, exclusive savings and other perks and loyalty rewards as you stock up 5 Red Flags to Avoid When Buying Secondhand Items 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Craigslist. Freecycle. Facebook Marketplace. Goodwill. Your local consignment shop. Yard sales. All of these are wonderful places to pick up used items at a low price, which can really help out your bottom line. There's a catch, though: Not everything that's used is exactly what it seems. Sometimes Put down that mouse. Shopping addiction has become a problem 09/14/2018 10:10am • WASHINGTON — The ease of online shopping has created a nation of over-buyers. The National Library of Medicine says one out of 14 adults has some form of shopping addiction, known as oniomania, and Americans are buying way more than they need. Younger consumers are more prone to develop obs 9 REITs Ideal for Beginning Real Estate Investors 09/13/2018 08:00pm • REITs are a solid way to start investing.Real estate can bring balance to your portfolio, acting as a hedge against inflation and producing stable returns when stocks become volatile. A common misconception surrounding real estate investing is you must own property directly to reap the benefits. Rea How Good Is Credit Card Travel Insurance? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • No one plans a trip expecting something will go wrong. But if it does, your credit card could provide you with some relief. Many credit cards offer one or more forms of travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Depending on the card and how you book your trip, though, you may run into some limi Should You Apply for Multiple Credit Cards at Once? 09/05/2018 08:00pm • Applying for credit cards can feel like a gamble. You spend the time to collect all of your personal information, fill out the application and then send it off into the abyss that is the internet. You might be tempted to hedge your bets and apply for several cards at once. But before you do, find o 5 Services That Let You Try on Clothes at Home for Free 09/03/2018 08:00pm • There's a lot to like about buying clothing online: More sizing options, no poorly lit fitting rooms and the ability to audition new items with shoes and jackets you already own to see if they deserve a place in your wardrobe. But there's one major problem. If you want to try on multiple sizes or a Best Labor Day sales for 2018 08/31/2018 04:30am • While you're enjoying the long Labor Day weekend, make some time for shopping. In addition to the appliance and mattress deals you'll find during other three-day weekends, such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day, Labor Day weekend offers especially good deals on clothing and outdoor and patio furnit