Ramsey Solutions founder Dave Ramsey encourages consumers to “slow down and back off a bit” in a “stressed” economy. With economic data indicating that the American consumer is spending more but saving less, money expert Dave Ramsey shared his top tips on Thursday for navigating an “uneven” and “tight” economy. “Slow down a bit, calm …
Image source: Getty Images If your family is struggling financially this year, you don’t have to skip the holidays. Key points If your family is going through a tough financial time, you may feel stressed about the upcoming holiday season. Programs like Toys for Tots, USPS Operation Santa and Santa’s Little Helpers could make it …
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that the UW-Madison housing market is nearing a crisis. Earlier this fall, students waited for hours to sign leases for housing they deemed affordable. Some students max out their housing budget after working all summer. As of last week, University Housing had a waiting list of 2,400 for 1,000 beds for returning …
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For decades, parents have sacrificed themselves and students have gone into debt to fund college degrees that lead nowhere. But the college scam could soon break out. Not thanks to a moral wake-up call from college administrators. Instead, a tight job market is prompting more employers, including Google, IBM and some state governments, to drop …
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