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Invest in the Future With Crowd-Funded Student Loans

What can you buy with $25? A shirt at the mall? Sushi dinner for one? How about an education for students from third-world nations? Vittana is a groundbreaking not-for-profit organization that makes loans for higher and vocational education for students in third-world countries through a first-of-its-kind online microfinance discipline and a global awareness initiative. In short, it inspires investments in impoverished students through an online social connection, which means anyone can be a lender.

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Childhood Lessons in Finance

BIG Disclaimer: I am not by any means a financial professional! Besides a few random accounting classes I took while pursing my economics degree, which I remember about 0%, OK maaaaybe 1% credit and debit, I don have ANY background in finance. What I am about to share is based solely on my own personal experience of what has worked and has not worked for me in terms of managing our familys finances.

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How to Get a Loan

At some point you undoubtedly will find yourself applying for some sort of loan. Whether it’s to finance the purchase of new home, to help you start a business, or simply to tide you through tough economic times, this will be a very important process for you. Learn tips and strategies to make the process easier.