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Avoiding Lifelong College Debt Without Wrecking Your Future

Author: Julia Merrill | Posted on: December 05, 2025

So, you’re thinking about college. Or maybe someone you care about is, and the debt part is already gnawing at you. Good. That means your instincts are working. Because here’s what no...
Brick by Brick, Credit by Credit: How House Flipping Funds the Return to School

Author: Julia Merrill | Posted on: July 08, 2025

Returning to school as an adult isn’t just brave—it’s complicated. You’re juggling bills, maybe kids, maybe a mortgage, and now tuition? It's not about “going...
A Real-World Guide to Financial Harmony for Newlyweds

Author: Susan Treadway | Posted on: April 23, 2025

There’s a moment after the vows, after the last thank-you card is written, when the real work of marriage begins—not in a dramatic way, just in the small, daily choices that start to...
Navigating Independence: Tips for Young Adults in Preventing Common Financial Pitfalls

Author: Susan Treadway | Posted on: December 18, 2024

Starting out on your own is quite the exciting transition, filled with new opportunities and responsibilities – especially when it comes to managing your own finances. As a young adult,...
Tips To Save When Paying Your Way Through School

Author: Melissa Howard | Posted on: February 11, 2023

College doesn’t come cheap, and degree-based debt is up more than 300% since 20041. If you’d rather not be the “average” student and still owe more than $32,000 upon...