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Pay Down Holiday Debt Quickly in 5 Simple Steps
If you're among the 36% of shoppers who racked up $1,181 in holiday debt, don't dilly dally. Taking action quickly to pay down these balances will help you save money and avoid useless fees. Tackling debt is overwhelming if you don't know where to start. However, this step-by-step guide will show you how to pay…
Should I Earn a College Degree
So you’re thinking of adding a new or different college degree. Bottom line: Only you can decide. Like it or not, costs will play a big factor in your decision. Ultimately, dreaming and finding happiness are paramount The “intangibles” of advancing educationally are huge. The farther you go, the more prestige and status you enjoy,…
Choosing the Right Health Care Provider
There is one thing all expectant mothers have in common: Each and every one wants the healthiest start for her unborn baby.
Prom Season is Breaking My Bank Account!
Our house has been crazy (well crazier than it normally is with six children running around) as my two oldest daughters have been busy preparing for their junior/senior proms. For months they have laid awake at night talking about what they would wear and shared their visions of the Cinderella moment that would soon be here.
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Plea to Agree
Thursday was Day 4 of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike. Two of my kids started in the public school system here in Chicago last Tuesday.