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Why First Jobs Aren’t Guaranteed—And Why That’s a Good Thing

Why First Jobs Aren’t Guaranteed—And Why That’s a Good Thing

A new Georgetown grad with multiple internships. A Boston College economics major sending résumés for ten months. A Rhodes College English major with hundreds of applications out and still nothing to show for…

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Smoking: The Most Expensive Bad Decision You Can Still Legally Make

Smoking: The Most Expensive Bad Decision You Can Still Legally Make

There are a lot of habits in life that hurt you quietly over time: avoiding difficult conversations, pretending debt doesn’t exist, chasing status instead of skills.But smoking?Smoking is the one bad decision that…

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Credit Isn’t Sexy—Until You Realize How Much Money It Saves You

Credit Isn’t Sexy—Until You Realize How Much Money It Saves You

Let’s be honest—no one grows up dreaming about their credit score. But here’s the truth: good credit is basically your all-access pass to cheaper money, better deals, and opportunities you don’t even know…

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