Category : Personal Finance : Business & Finance

Raising Your Credit Score

Personal Finance
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When you apply for loan or open a new credit line, your lender will check your credit score to determine whether to approve your request. Achieving and maintaining a high credit score will allow you to access more credit, larger loans and better interest rates. Credit scores are based on a variety o

Funny Tips to Save Money

Personal Finance
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Make bargain hunting fun at thrift stores.Shopping in Honolulu Tourist Store image by DesertDeville from Fotolia.comLet's face it: saving money is a chore. There are always unexpected bills that come up, and it's tempting to spend on the latest gadgets, fashions and entertainment. So how...

Louisiana Road Home Grants

Personal Finance
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Louisiana developed the Road Home Program to help cover the cost of repairs and rebuilding to the thousands of homes damaged in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Under the program, homeowners can receive financial assistance for repairing and elevating their homes. The program also covers small rental ho

Adult Reentry Scholarships

Personal Finance
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Reentry scholarships provide financial assistance to adults who wish to return to college. There are several places to find reentry scholarships. The Bernard Osher Foundation, for example, provides scholarships to reentry students throughout the country. Several organizations offer reentry scholarsh