Precious metals prices have been quite volatile over the last few weeks. The spot price of silver has been more stable than the spot price of gold, but for those who were looking for a straight path up to higher ...
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Lower Your Student Loan Payments with Income Based Repayment Plans
It’s the end of the college year, and the specter of student loans that looms over the heads of students are an undeniable burden for millions of college graduates. The average holder of a bachelor’s degree has $23,200 in loans ...
Read More »How Uncle Sam Profits From Student Loan Woes
While the nation struggles under the weight of overspending, millions of Americans struggle with the weight of over-lending. Encouraged by guidance counselors, admissions officers, and even their own parents, they took out large students loans to finance their college educations. ...
Read More »3 Ways to Use the Gift Tax Exemption to Your Advantage
While the Bible asks that we “Render under Caesar that which is Caesar’s,” there is no reason to render unto our government any more than our fair obligation. Nowhere is this truer than in the case of the lifetime gift ...
Read More »Get Ready For Higher Gas Prices
If you’ve filled your tank lately, you already know about rising gas prices. Nationwide, the average price at the pump is a painful $3.55 per gallon, and the summer travel months aren’t even here yet! Unfortunately, the way world events ...
Read More »The One Income Life: The Building Blocks
Living on one income can sometimes seem like the elusive unicorn – very pretty in theory but completely unattainable in the real world. But with some work and planning, most couples can achieve this dream and watch it bear the ...
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What’s driving gold higher…how long will it continue to rise …and what should we be doing to take advantage of it? by Brien Lundin, Editor, Gold Newsletter Gold is making headlines across the world, as it seemingly sets new price ...
Read More »College Finance Discussions: Finding Answers That Work
Each spring, millions of families wait by the mailbox for that all-important college acceptance letter. This simple piece of paper holds the verdict on weeks of application work, and could very well be the key to the kind of future ...
Read More »Freecycling Programs To Benefit Your Family
Frugal preppers know all about the benefits of reuse and recycling. It’s not necessarily about Mother Earth—it’s about making sure your basic needs are met and not wasting money on unnecessary goods. Into the middle of this framework should be ...
Read More »Financial Terrorism Suspected In 2008 Economic Crash
The 2008 economic crash was painful for millions of average Americans. While the crash has been blamed on a number of factors ranging from the cratering housing market to a spike in oil prices, a new report from the Pentagon ...
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