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Be Prepared. Be Confident. Nail the Interview.
Posted on October 13, 2009 | 0 CommentsYou know that moment when you walk into an interview, when your palms start sweating, and you feel so nervous that you might faint? Okay, maybe that is a little over dramatic, but in all seriousness, being interviewed is nerve racking! Read more »
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“You're not really wearing that are you?”
Posted on October 9, 2009 | 0 CommentsThe guys are waiting on the elevator and Phil asks Alan this question about his satchel. Alan sees no problem that he’s carrying a man purse, end of discussion. My point is there are a lot of different types of home loans out there. Fixed rate mortgages. Read more »
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To Catch a Predatory Lender
Posted on October 4, 2009 | 0 CommentsRemember when you were a kid and your parents said to stay away from strangers? Remember how that advice kept you safe? Well kids, I have some advice for you that’s kind of similar. Stay away from predatory lenders. Read more »
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“I'm not getting a sig' on my beeper.”
Posted on October 2, 2009 | 0 CommentsThis quote doesn’t really apply to this step of the process. I just thought it was funny. So, there’s this thing called The Fair Housing Act, which basically protects people from being discriminated against based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and familial origin. Read more »
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“There's a jungle cat in the bathroom!”
Posted on September 28, 2009 | 0 CommentsAlan wakes up the next morning, stumbles to the bathroom and discovers the tiger. Scared out of his mind he runs to tell the other guys, yet another great scene. The idea of spending large amounts of money on a house can freak you out a bit too (I know I was) but there are tools out there that can help you figure things out. Read more »
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“Hey, you guys ready to let the dogs out?”
Posted on September 23, 2009 | 0 CommentsSo, I’ve decided that I’m going to buy my first house. After a couple of years of thinking about it I decided to pull the trigger. Read more »
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Putting Debt in Focus
Posted on September 21, 2009 | 1 CommentPutting Debt in Focus Being in college, there’s a lot to focus on: school, social life, and work. With all that on my plate, I always like to indulge in some retail therapy. Unfortunately, credit cards make it a little too easy. Read more »
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Confessions of a Shopaholic
Posted on September 15, 2009 | 1 CommentSitting next to me in class is this guy, with the latest iPhone, or maybe it’s a new laptop. But regardless, I just have to have it. And even though I am a full-time college student, living on a pretty tight income, I must find a way to get it. Read more »
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An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~Benjamin Franklin
Posted on August 27, 2009 | 0 CommentsAh, college, the time to become the individual intellects that mommy and daddy have always wanted. It’s time to go forth and discover who you are and what you want to do with the rest of your life. It’s time to use your time management skills and see how much partying you can get in before the test. O’ college how I love thee. Read more »
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Cheap Concert Tickets Exist, Awesome
Posted on August 17, 2009 | 0 CommentsOver the last few weeks we’ve been giving you some tips on how to save money. It’s not always easy especially if you enjoy going out with your friends all the time. There are tons of ways to save some cash when you’re hitting the town but you have to keep your eyes open. Read more »
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Group Savings
Posted on July 15, 2009 | 0 CommentsLet me ask you some questions: Do you have friends? Do you have five or more friends? Do you hang with those five or more friends at different places (bowling, movies, restaurants, clubs) around the city? Read more »
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Beginning of the End for MySpace?
Posted on July 8, 2009 | 0 CommentsSo, MySpace announced recently they were laying off 30% of their workforce. This is yet another indication that Facebook has become the undisputed leader in social networking. Read more »
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Unbroke
Posted on June 10, 2009 | 0 CommentsI don’t know if you all got to see the recent ABC News special Unbroke: What You Need to Know about Money, but it was a pretty great hour of television. It had solid advice from all sorts of celebrities telling you how to keep your money. Read more »
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New Credit Card Law: Will it help you?
Posted on June 3, 2009 | 0 CommentsIf you’re like many of us you probably have that dreaded credit card balance you’re so desperately trying to pay off. With a newly passed law, things could get a little easier. Here are the highlights: Read more »
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Norman Music Festival + Buck the Norm = Bucktastic Time!
Posted on May 5, 2009 | 0 CommentsThe Norman Music Festival 2009 came and went this year, and it was great. The festival had outstanding music (shout out to Man Man, you gained another fan that night) and great food. Read more »
Money is a big deal. No, it can’t buy you love. It doesn’t define who you are. But how you think, act and feel about your money can make a big difference in your life. So get over what everyone else is doing and get smart about your money. Then you will hold the power—in the palm of your hand.
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