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More people are facing bankruptcy because of student loan obligations, according to a survey by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. In fact, the student loan debt has passed $1 trillion, which is more than the nation's credit card debt. There are several things you can do to put off paying your loans, but it's advisable to pay them on schedule. Still, there may be times Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: The year is starting off with a bang ... er, lots of bangs. More and more celebs are taking a page from Zooey Deschanel's book, and stepping out in long, statement-making fringe. There's Jessica Biel's ultra-trendy thick bangs, Taylor Swift's wispy style, and Olivia Wilde's side-swept ones. If you want to get in on the trend, there's Read more
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OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget shares the shocking unemployment statistics of college graduates. As a teenager, it seemed as though the next few steps in my life were going to be easy. You go to college and you get a job. That's what all of the older kids did. What I didn't know was that I would graduate college one year after the recession began and that my dream job would be even Read more
Ever find yourself comparing your finances to other people? OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget talks about this dangerous habit. In a society where everyone wants to keep up with the Kardashians, it's hard not to covet a fancy lifestyle — success, money, material possessions. When you find yourself in a financial rut, it's easy to compare yourself to others. Even if you don't give a hoot Read more
It's a new year and a new you! Fresh Start is a short series detailing 12 helpful tips to start off the year right, whether it be to advance your career or increase your financial cushion. We've already given you advice on kicking your daily deal habit, quitting caffeine, and making a call to lower your bills. Here's another way to start afresh in 2012. For those of you who have never really Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Forget “you are what you eat.” When it comes to your trustworthiness as as borrower, you are who you know . . . online. Social networks are now being used by some lenders to evaluate whether you’re likely to pay them back. The New York Observer reports that, while this methodology is still a few years away from common use Read more
With student loan costs rising to astronomic levels, those on a quest for learning may be forced to find less expensive alternatives outside the traditional classroom. Thank your lucky stars for iTunes U's free online classes, now neatly compiled into an awesome iPad app so you can take your lessons on the go. Apple announced the new iTunes U iPad app this morning during its education-themed Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We all have our demons. Some just lurk under the bed, but others bare their teeth as we go about our day — say, every time we pull out our wallet. Financial demons are particularly vicious because their effects aren’t confined to the pages of our journal or emails to our best friend. Our finances permeate just about every Read more
Friendships with your co-workers are inevitable — and a great way to connect to your workplace — but it's important to set a few conversation boundaries. Avoid these four topics to maintain a sense of professionalism and keep your office relationships work-appropriate. Dollars and cents: It's no secret that salary talk should be avoided, but it's not just paychecks that ought to remain Read more
