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Here’s What You Missed at Our #SavingsAndDebt Twitter Chat

by Jessica Jones May 14, 2013

Did you miss last week’s #SavingsAndDebt chat? We talked about building your savings while paying down debt, as well as how various situations affect your credit score in different ways. #SavingsAndDebt was co-hosted by Credit.com along with experts Teresa Dentino and Gerri Detweiler.   Teresa Dentino pioneered financial education for women thirty years ago when [...]

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Is Law School a Bad Investment?

by Case Drury May 3, 2013

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Being a lawyer used to be seen as a direct and sure path to permanent success and financial security, but thanks to skyrocketing tuition costs and daunting job prospects, going to law school is now fraught with financial concerns that might make you think twice about what you really want out of a law degree. [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Money, Children, and College

by Erika Torres April 29, 2013

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In April, GoGirl Finance chose to focus on money, children and education. Whether saving for your child’s education or trying to come up for ways to pay for your own college education, we hope these articles helped you find the information you needed about college and money. Tips and Tricks to Pay for Grad School [...]

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Is an Online College the Right Choice for You?

by Melissa Batai April 26, 2013

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In my previous life before kids, I taught at a community college. For years, I taught online classes. While these classes offered fabulous flexibility for students with busy lives who were juggling multiple classes, a full work schedule and sometimes child rearing, learning online is definitely not right for everyone. I would watch some students [...]

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Tricks and Tips to Pay for Grad School

by Katharine Paljug April 22, 2013

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Grad schools that offer financial aid aren’t doing it to be nice and help you out.  Any university you might apply to wants to make itself look good, and they want to bring in students that will better the school’s image; offering financial aid is one way they attract desirable students. So getting an offer [...]

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Planning For College: How to Get Financial Help

by Russ Thornton April 10, 2013

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With the average cost of higher education hovering around $20,000 per year for an in-state public university, there’s reason to be concerned about the financial burden of college, especially during today’s economic climate. But saving for your child’s education doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing. Here is some information on how to get financial [...]

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Money 101 for the College Student: How to Manage Your Finances in College

by Pippa Biddle April 3, 2013

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Welcome to college! It is fair to assume that the majority of women in the United States who enter their freshman year will enter with little to no formal guidance in the world of finance, money, or banking. From Day One, girls are buffeted from all sides with products, opportunities, and “financial assistance” (i.e. credit [...]

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Where to Find Scholarships for College

by Katharine Paljug April 1, 2013

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College is becoming more expensive than ever. With historically high numbers of applicants and drastic funding cuts, many schools are offering only minimal financial aid.   Many students are left thinking that the only option is to take out huge loans and hope they’ll get a good enough job after graduation to pay off the debt. [...]

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Join us for our #CrushStudentDebt Twitter Chat!

by Jessica Jones March 28, 2013

Do you have student debt? Are you a new college grad trying to pay off your loans or are you still in school trying to get a head start? Join us and student debt expert Jordana Stein for the GoGirl Finance Twitter Party and get tips on how to #CrushStudentDebt! Prizes will be provided by [...]

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Join Us for our #BrandYou Twitter Chat!

by Jessica Jones March 3, 2013

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Did you just graduate from college? Are you a mom reentering the workforce? Are you looking to advance your career? Join us and personal branding expert Pamela Weinberg for the GoGirl Finance #BrandYou Twitter Party and get tips on developing your personal brand. Prizes will be provided by our sponsor RosieMade. Providing a curated assortment [...]

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