6 Ways to Responsibly Build Credit

Credit scores are used as a measure of your worth and should be ranked high on your list. Your credit score is used to determine the likelihood that you’ll repay a loan and lenders turn to your score to determine how much they will loan you and what interest rates will be applied. The better […]

7 Qualities of a Great Leader

Great leaders don’t fit one physical description, they are diverse and thrive in a multitude of professions. Although they can’t be spotted by what they wear, they can easily be spotted by what they do. Great leaders have a specific set of qualities that set them apart from the people around them. Here are 7 […]

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6 Social Media Blunders That Could Cost You the Job

Employers are becoming tech savvy and turning to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about prospective hires. Even if they aren’t your Facebook friend or Twitter follower your boss, colleagues, and prospective employers can see the content you share online. With that said, it’s important to be aware of your […]

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7 Tips to Increase Productivity

With the ever-growing presence of technology, we become more easily distracted by our mobile devices. There are only so many hours in a day and living in a digital age time management is crucial. You can increase your output one of two ways. You can simply put in more working hours or learn to better […]

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Why Your Product Reviews Matter

Stop throwing away those receipts from recent purchases and pay attention to the website listed for feedback on your products and overall consumer experience. They matter— and a whole lot more than you probably think. Think about it. When shopping online where do you turn to first before making a purchase? Chances are you do […]

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4 Books Worth Reading This Summer

Reading is fashionable again and there couldn’t be a better time to pick up a good book to invest your time in. Reading is not only relaxing, it has a load of other benefits such as expanding your vocabulary, teaching you new things and assisting in self-growth. Here is a list of 4 books you […]

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Key Differences Between Successful vs. Unsuccessful People

There’s no secret formula to being successful, no book that you can read that will give you the answers on how to succeed, nor does it just happen. Success requires hard work, dedication, desire, and a specific action plan. It requires extending beyond your comfort zone, welcoming change and challenges with open arms and kicking […]

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7 Must-Have Apps That Will Make Life Easier

We live in a world where technology has become integrated into our daily lives. It’s the go-to for communication, absorbing the news and seeking entertainment. Apple and Android offer an overwhelming number of applications that can enhance our daily lives. Here are 7 applications that make student lives easier when it comes to finance, studying, […]

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Dear High School Graduates, It’s Freshman Year All Over Again

Dear High School Graduates, Senior year is finally coming to an end and you’re eager to spend this summer with friends and family before flipping the page to a new chapter that may lead you in a different direction than some of your friends. Before you know it, you’ll be back in classes, spending sleepless […]

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May 28th, 2015 by Jane Commando

4 Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Chances are the resolutions and goals you set five months ago are no longer at the forefront and have since been moved to the back burner while life has gotten in the way. It’s likely you didn’t achieve much of what you set out to accomplish and you haven’t thought twice about it. The truth […]

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