Building Credit and Paying for College

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This audio segment explains why allowing a college or university to manage a student’s financial aid is not necessarily the wisest course of action, nor the one that can most rapidly support wealth and credit building.

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On Monday, I went to a local grocery store — Shop ‘N Save. The sign said $2.99 for baked ham. The deli worker charged me $3.99. I explained to the deli worker their error. Instead of looking at the card associated with the baked ham, the deli worker pointed above them at a sign that [...]

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I’m in the process of buying another investment property, so I need to have homeowners insurance (also called hazard insurance) to protect my interest in the property if something should happen to it. The coverage that I select is important, because it needs to fit my needs and my financial position. The other important factor is the [...]

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I received a letter from an insurance company with whom I have a life insurance policy. The policy is whole life, and I have the right to purchase additional insurance in $25,000 increments with no physical. The ability to do this stems from the “guaranteed purchase option” that is on my insurance policy.
There are many [...]

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