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Acorns Path to $1,000,000 Sweepstakes

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The Acorns Path to $1,000,000 sweepstakes is your chance to win a million dollars simply by opening an Acorns account and using the app’s functionality.

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How Acorns “Found Money” Can Make You Money on Everyday Purchases

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If you’re interested in getting started investing, you’ve probably heard of the Acorns investment app. By shopping through its Found Money program for your everyday expenses, you could add hundreds of dollars to your investment account each year.

Where to put your emergency fund

Where to Put Your Emergency Fund for Safety and Growth

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Where should you put your emergency fund so that the money can continue to grow, while staying safe in case you need it? Here, we discuss four options: Keeping your emergency savings as cash, using a traditional savings account, using a high-yield account, and building a CD ladder.

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5 Ways to Start Paying Your Student Loans While Still in College

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Making even minimal payments towards your student loans while you are in college can drastically reduce the total amount you’ll end up paying.

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Financial Aid Timeline: Applications, Deadlines & More

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Without financial aid, countless students would be unable to afford college. From scholarships to grants to student loans and more, get all of the financial aid money that you are entitled to by following our financial aid timeline and making sure that you submit your FAFSA and other applications as early as possible.

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7 Steps if You Can’t Pay Your Student Loans Due to Natural Disaster

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Administrative forbearance (also called disaster forbearance) can help you if you find yourself unable to pay your student loans due to natural disaster.

For Parents

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7 Ways to Help Your Child Afford College Even If You Can’t Pay

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Want to help your child afford college, but can’t pay for tuition? Here are 7 ways that parents can help their kids avoid student loans when money is tight.

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Federal vs Private Student Loans: 11 Important Differences

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Federal and private student loans can both help you pay for college, but there are important differences between them. Here are 11 of the most important.

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When Parents Should Start Saving for College

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If you’re a parent who wants to start saving for their child’s college expenses, that’s great! But when should you actually start saving to begin with?

For High Schoolers

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Federal vs Private Student Loans: 11 Important Differences

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Federal and private student loans can both help you pay for college, but there are important differences between them. Here are 11 of the most important.

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The Main Types of Student Loans (and the Ones You Should Avoid)

October 1, 2018

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Students in These States Never Have to Pay Sales Tax on Textbooks

August 13, 2017

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Student Debt Has Increased 457% Since 2003

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Student debt has risen by astounding 457% in the last 14 years. Here’s why you should care, and what you can do to prepare for high college expenses.

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Private Student Loans Wiped Out Due to Poor Paperwork

July 20, 2017

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DeVos’ Student Loan Decision Being Fought

July 18, 2017

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