The Problem.
A.T.M. fees make us feel like suckers. With many banks charging as much as $2 to $3 per transaction, getting speedy cash just twice per month can easily cost you over $70 per year.
The Solution.
Simple: Find A.T.M.s that don’t have surcharges.
The Action.
Download the free Allpoint app, which helps you find a surcharge-free A.T.M. near your current location. The no-frills app is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android. Simply search using GPS or enter your address or zip code to find nearby locations.
When we searched, most of our results were A.T.M.s in drug stores and supermarkets near us. One was [...]

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We will always tell you to save first, but part of the LV lifestyle is living well on a budget. That’s why LearnVest is committed to bringing you deals from great brands. Our partners share our goals: an aspirational message, high quality, and, most importantly, affordability.
We are excited to align with companies that share this mission. And scoring great deals for you makes it even better!
That’s why we’ve brought you The Limited’s Semi-Annual Suit Yourself Event.
Click the first image to view a slide show of our favorite spring looks, along with tips for how to maximize your dollar and get the most out [...]

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Yesterday was a big day. If you followed your orders, you now have an IRA. This is huge! HUGE! Congratulations! This is NOT the order to procrastinate on, so if you skipped this step yesterday, turn around sister and prioritize your future today!
Learn:
As we saw in Day 16 (Monday), you get way more bang for your buck if you start contributing to your retirement account early, thanks to the power of compounding interest. As a result, we need you to contribute on a consistent schedule. If you wait to do it whenever you feel like you [...]

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If you’re a college student looking for a part-time job, one of your top priorities will be to find something that’s flexible for your class schedule.
Look For More Unconventional College Jobs.
One of the best places to look first is right before your eyes—campus. The bookstore needs to be staffed, tours need to be given, dorms need resident assistants, the gym needs trainers, and the library needs extra hands.
Leverage Work-Study Grants.
For better or for worse, many on-campus jobs are reserved or prioritized for work-study students or those who qualify for specific levels of financial aid. If this applies to you, then [...]

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The Problem.
We love fancy jams and cheeses from the farmers market, but we have a hard time planning our schedules around going. Plus, there are a limited number of sellers, so you can’t exactly go comparison shopping for gourmet granola (we found 45 different varieties on Foodzie).
The Solution.
Check out an affordable online marketplace that allows you to buy local and artisanal food directly from producers. Think of it as an edible Etsy.
The Action.
Visit Foodzie, launched in December 2008. It supports small gourmet foodmakers by giving them their own online storefront from which to sell goods. This provides consumers with access [...]

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