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Going on spring break? Don't forget your coverage!

March 11, 2010 – 5:14 am

Plan ahead for your spring break and protect yourself with travel insurance! If you are lucky enough to be traveling during spring break it is important you stay safe.  Be sure to always keep your health and safety in mind while going through the airport or checking in bags.  Check the weather to prepare for [...]

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Students and Auto Insurance

March 9, 2010 – 6:02 am

As you may already know, it is required by law to have auto insurance.  Although aut0 insurance is an expense that we do not see an immediate benefit from, it protects all drivers on the road. As a student, you may feel that your auto insurance rates are higher then others and you may be [...]

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No more credit cards!

February 25, 2010 – 5:11 am

On monday February 22, 2010, the credit CARD act went into effect, changing the rules and regulations of obtaining a credit card.  The new act prohibits lenders from issuing credit cards to anyone under 21 years of age without an adult co-signer who is capable of paying off the line of credit.  In addition to [...]

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Jobs take top priority in Washington

February 13, 2010 – 6:51 am

With the loss of 20,000 more jobs in January, the nation is calling out for an increase in available jobs. The only trouble is, how do we get there? Well, only time will tell what ends up being passed but a few plans are already on the table. Among these are tax breaks for companies [...]

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Florida State Universities to Require Health Insurance

February 12, 2010 – 4:00 pm

As Washington D.C. fights a war on health care reform Florida rages its own battlefield. The Florida legislation may soon consider adding a new requirement for state-funded university attendees to hold health insurance. Although the measure did not pass through legislation last spring it’s expected to surface again next session. Some opposition to this measure [...]

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FAFSA scams!

February 12, 2010 – 6:11 am

The State of Tennessee Office of Attorney General issued a warning to students last Thursday about possible financial aid scams.  Students need to be aware that you can receive FAFSA information for free at www.fafsa.ed.gov! Websites claiming that they can offer help with receiving financial aid are looking to scam you.  The information they are [...]

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What the doctor might not know

February 11, 2010 – 6:45 am

Do you know what the exact cost of each medical services? Probably not, not very many people do but the scary thing is, neither do physicians.  Today, specially educated medical billing and coding professionals are hired to manage the financial portion of the business.  Due to this, it is not uncommon for a physician to be [...]

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Obama's pre-game interview

February 10, 2010 – 6:55 am

Prior to kickoff, President Barack Obama went on National television to address the nation.  After the recent republican win in Massachusetts, the President’s plans to reform health care have come to a halt.  This has left many Americans wondering if any reform will come at all.  Obama explained his next step in the superbowl interview [...]

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Scholarship news

February 9, 2010 – 6:15 am

It never hurts to get help with tuition bills. As you may already know, school isn’t getting any cheaper, in fact, it’s getting much more expensive. It is very important to stay on top of scholarship information. New scholarships are becoming available everyday, especially during this time of the year. Scholarships aren’t the only way to [...]

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Financial Aid Consultant?

February 5, 2010 – 3:07 pm

Paying for schooling has always been a topic of concern for Americans all over the country. With tuition costs rising every year and the country still facing an economic recession, it’s become an even bigger concern. Parents all over America are sitting down with soon to be graduates and getting ready to fill out financial [...]

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