Travel Tips
Looking to travel this holiday season? Perhaps dropping in to see the family or get away for a great skiing trip. Check out these last-minute getaway deals:
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Holiday Tips
Throw a Holiday Party. Get this FREE Christmas holiday party planning kit:
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Home Improvement Tips
A new mattress would make a nice Christmas gift. See what’s new in mattress technology.
College Planning Tips
Monthly Checklist for December 16
Start collecting financial information about you and your parents in order to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form will be required for all college aid programs. You can submit your FAFSA form anytime after January 1.
Filing the FAFSA form will be required if you intend to receive financial aid assistance from the school.
The FAFSA form is administered by the Federal Government and it will be required for all Federal Student Loans, many scholarships, and other college financial aid packages. It is used by colleges to determine your financial aid eligibility.
Consumer Financing Tip
With the holiday shopping going strong, protect yourself from ID theft. Tis the season for the “bad guys” to steal and use your identity that cost you big.
Credit Card Tip
Do you have a child coming home from college? How do they do managing their college funds? Consider giving them a pre-paid card to budget college money:
pre-paid credit cards | view demonstration how pre-paid cards can work for you
Lowering Monthly Family Living Costs
The Holidays mean good food. But don’t go overboard and get into debt. View how best to enjoy the holidays without breaking your budget:
