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Health Savings Accounts¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - With a health savings account (HSA), you can set aside pretax income to pay for current or future health care, including deductibles, copayments, and any qualified medical expenses such as dental bills and prescription drugs. Any withdrawals you make from the HSA to cover these…
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Repaying Student Loans¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - More than half of all college graduates have used student loans to pay tuition and other costs. So if the lingering bill for your education makes you nervous, know that you're not alone in facing student debt and there are options that can make repayment easier. If the money you…
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Debit Cards: A College Student's Best Bet¶
() - Debit cards are one of the most common forms of payment. In fact, according to Bankrate, 63% of people between 18 and 29 don’t bother with cash, checks, or a credit card, preferring to use their debit cards. When you use a debit card, the amount of the payment is debited, or subtracted from,…
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College Budget Breakdown¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Most people ask, "How much does college cost?"—that’s the first mistake. It’s not to say this question isn’t answerable, but grouping college into one huge expense can be a little deceiving. The cost of a degree is so much more than a singular bill—especially if you factor in qu…
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Filling Out the FAFSA¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application for financial aid made up of scholarships and grants that the government awards to students based on their needs. Unfortunately, many students who would qualify for FAFSA funds don’t even complete the applica…
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The Cost of College Life¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - One of the many mysteries of college, especially freshman year, is what being there is actually going to cost. Sure, you know there’s tuition. But how much will you need to make it through the first semester? The first year? Here’s what to plan for first: the start-up costs of…
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Working with a Landlord¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - You’ve got rights as a renter. Of course, your landlord has rights too. If all goes well during your tenancy, there’s no reason that the two of you should butt heads. But if something goes wrong, you should know what the laws that govern your tenancy are—they can make your life…
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Renter's Insurance¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - A renter's insurance policy can help protect your personal property and yourself from liability for accidents that happen in your living space.
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Finding a Place to Rent¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - For many, finding a place to rent in a tight rental market is daunting, but by preparing in advance, you're more likely to find the perfect place to call home. While renting requires less immediate cash and fewer obligations than owning a home, that doesn't mean that it's cheap…
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Renting Rulebook¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - If you want the best renting experience possible, there are a few rules you should follow. We will spend the next few weeks exploring best practices for renters.
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