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Is Pet Health Insurance Worth It? Protecting Fido and Your School Budget

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At some point, every pet owner asks themselves: “is pet insurance worth it?” Pet health insurance can help pay for enormous vet bills due to illnesses or accidents. Some pet insurance plans also cover routine wellness checkups. But the cost of pet insurance premiums and deductibles can quickly mount. The question if pet health insurance […]

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It’s Worth it to Go Back to School for These Exciting Careers

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Going back to school could be one of the best career moves you make. Advances in technology, healthcare, psychology, and engineering mean that there are plenty of new careers worth going back to school for. Also, the surge in online learning means that returning to school to get a degree has never been easier. Let’s

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FAFSA Tips: How Non-Traditional Students Can Pay for College

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Paying for college if you’re a non-traditional student doesn’t have to be an expensive burden. If you’re thinking of going back to school and over 25, you can fill out the FAFSA. For all students, the FAFSA is the key to getting federal money to help pay for college. Applying for federal aid can help

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Win a Scholarship with These Insider Secrets

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Winning a scholarship is an excellent way to get free money for attending college. Some scholarships may be worth many thousands of dollars. And just think how good winning that money would be for your education. College scholarships can pay for tuition fees, room and board, course material, and books. But wanting a scholarship and

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Navigating School as a Single Parent: A Helpful Guide

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If you’re a single parent, going back to school can help you get into lucrative career. Earning a college degree opens up fantastic new job opportunities. A better paying job can help improve your situation and secure your and your family’s future. But returning to school may seem like an impossible dream if you’re caring

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Top 10 Military Scholarships

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Active personnel and veterans in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, or Coast Guard can get free money towards college tuition fees. Military scholarships can make getting a college degree more affordable. If you’re serving or have served in the armed forces, scholarships open tremendous learning opportunities for you. Military scholarships are also

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Top 8 Tips for Success as a Non-Traditional Student

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“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” This quote, attributed to inventor Alexander Graham Bell, is valid for anyone going to college. If you’re going back to school as a non-traditional student, then preparation is even more critical. Even though non-traditional students are not the exception, many colleges still focus on the needs

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Top 7 Reasons to Go Back to School in 2021

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Going back to school is an excellent way for non-traditional students to get a college degree. If you’re over 25, a return to school can help you change your career, boost earning potential, or increase job security. Even if it’s for only personal achievement, going to college as a non-traditional student is a great way

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Is Going Back to School After 50 the New Normal?

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You’re never too old to learn. And you’re never too old to go back to school. Many folks are going back to college after age 50. Enrolling in a degree course is a great way to create fantastic job opportunities in later life. You may now be in a position to kickstart that career you

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Top 10 Quick and Easy Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students

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Getting a scholarship is an excellent way for non-traditional students to fund their college education. Scholarships for non-traditional students can range from $500 or $1,000 up to full tuition fees. Adult learners who win scholarships find it easier to get their first degree. Or return to college to complete an unfinished degree. If you’re in

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