Personal Finance Roundup

7 smart ways to pay for college [MSN Money] “Try these 7 savvy strategies to help them get an education without going broke.”

Generics: Six I Buy, Six I Avoid [The Simple Dollar] “Use these lists as encouragement to try a few lower cost store brand products, as well as a useful reminder to not buy something that will end disastrously.”

25 Ways to Have Cheap Summer Fun [Wise Bread] “Check out the following ideas for frugal summer fun.”

7 Things Employers Want from New Grads [US News] “For 2012 grads intent on landing their dream job, here are seven key things that employers want.”

Fixes For These 10 Money Mistakes [SavvySugar] “Solutions for some common money mistakes people make.”

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