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5 Tasks Summer Interns Should Complete Before Heading Back to School 08/31/2016 08:00pm • As with all good things, summer is slowly coming to an end. For many college students, back-to-school season is already underway, and 20-somethings are bidding farewell to their summer internships. And while most internship programs are unpaid, the real-life working experience an intern gleans and 5 Rookie Mistakes Homebuyers Should Avoid 08/30/2016 08:00pm • Everyone makes mistakes. It happens. However, the impact of our mistakes is not always the same. When a homebuyer makes mistakes on their home purchase, it can have devastating effects on their finances and living circumstances for years to come. Millennials are quickly becoming the largest group o It Pays to Procrastinate: 5 Ways to Score Big on Last-Minute Purchases 08/30/2016 08:00pm • The early bird gets the worm is a timeworn saying. But it's not always true when it comes to shopping or booking travel. Certain retailers will discount items that don't sell, so with patience -- and a willingness to lose that item if it sells out at full price -- you can actually find a better dea 6 Tips for Learning to Play a Musical Instrument on the Cheap 08/29/2016 08:00pm • Learning a musical instrument as an adult can seem like an expensive proposition. There's the cost of the instrument, books and hiring a music teacher -- it can all add up quickly. However, there are many strategies you can use to cut down on those expenses. You can take advantage of an inexpensive How Investors Can Capitalize on the Growing Success of E-Commerce 08/25/2016 08:00pm • Although it's been an option for a while now, shopping online is just getting started and there's a lot more room to run, analysts say. In other words, investors still have opportunity to capitalize on potential growth in the e-commerce sector. Department store sales fell 0.5 percent in July and we What if You Can't Afford Your Kids' School Supplies? 08/25/2016 08:00pm • You don't have to go to school to do math. You could make up some interesting equations using the amounts of money Americans spend on back-to-school supplies. According to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation, total spending on school supplies is expected to reach $75.8 billion this Amazon, WalMart or Target: Which offers the best back-to-school deals? 08/24/2016 09:11pm • WASHINGTON — Amazon is betting you'll pay more for back-to-school supplies if you can get the goods more quickly and conveniently, while Wal-Mart and Target are enticing customers with lower prices both online and in stores. That's according to a new study from Bloomberg Intelligence that analy 5 Part-Time Jobs That Are Perfect for Retirees 08/24/2016 08:00pm • At age 79, Mary Hartsock was ready to try something new. "My husband had passed away, and I was so lonesome here by myself," the Frederick, Maryland, resident says. She saw an ad in the paper for caregiving jobs through the company Right at Home and applied for a position. "They took a chance with m Procrastinators, Follow These Last-Minute Back-to-School Shopping Tips 08/24/2016 08:00pm • For many families, school begins in the next few weeks. If summer went by a little too quickly and you still haven't had a chance to go back-to-school shopping, don't panic. Just because you're limited on time does not mean you can't take advantage of deals and save money on new supplies or clothes 8 Awesome Freebies That Everyone Can Enjoy 08/23/2016 08:00pm • You don't have to wait until your birthday for free dessert at your favorite restaurant or pay a single dollar to take a class on a topic you've always wanted to learn more about. If you're feeling adventurous or just want to try something new, jump online to take advantage of some fun free deals an 10 essential tips for throwing a successful garage sale 08/23/2016 09:20am • Long before eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist came into existence, the garage sale was America's favorite medium for transforming clutter into cash. But since the rise of online marketplaces, yard sales have become increasingly scarce. The handmade cardboard signs that used to scatter neighborhoods on 4 Must-Do Back-to-School Tasks for High School Juniors 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Junior year of high school is typically an important year for college-bound teens since it's the last full year admissions officers often see on transcripts submitted with applications. "You are really starting to think about transitioning in junior year," says Bill Pepin, director of guidance at No 10 Nontraditional Ways to Fund Your Retirement 08/17/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement planning, IRAs and 401(k)s tend to dominate the conversation. However, they aren't the only way people are funding their golden years. Increasingly, retirees are using income from a variety of sources to cover their monthly expenses. Kimberly Foss, the founder and pres Leaving Home? Know These 5 Smart Money Tips for Living On Your Own 08/17/2016 08:00pm • Living on your own for the first time -- whether it's a dorm room or your first apartment -- can be fun and exciting. It also means taking on new responsibilities, including managing your money. If you've been wondering how much money you need to finally move out, here are a few tips to help you sta How Using Social Media Can Save You Money 08/16/2016 08:00pm • It likely comes at no surprise that Americans spend a lot of time on social media. Engaging with social platforms represents close to 20 percent of all time spent online in the U.S., with Facebook taking an overwhelming share of our collective attention, according to a report from comScore, a compa