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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

As college costs increase, getting a degree without getting into huge amounts of student debt could seem challenging. Planning ahead can help manage and reduce student debt.

Budget yourself and graduate debt-free

Blass Guerrero, Staff October 21, 2022

On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students can qualify for federal and state grants depending on income, but they won’t cover most of it....

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Many stores like Walmart, have already started selling Christmas decorations trying to get customers to start thinking about the holiday season two months in advance.

Start Saving before the Holidays

Blass Guerrero, Staff October 15, 2022

The Christmas holiday season is just a month away. Many stores are already setting up Christmas merchandise, even though October has just started. Less than 80 days from Christmas, some planning can help...

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Brian Enevoldsen, the managing director of the WT Enterprise Center, shares information about the Enterprize challenge in his office after a recent orientation.

Local businesses compete for a share of $500,000

Marcus Rogers, Editor-in-chief September 21, 2022

The Enterprize Challenge is a competition that gives local businesses a chance to compete for a share of $500,000 to grow their business. Now in their 26th year, the competition, hosted by the WT Enterprise...

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Money Management Bootcamp for the Buffs

Money Management Bootcamp

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter April 15, 2021

The third annual Advanced Money Management Bootcamp has been underway and will continue to host workshops through next week with panels covering topics such as building credit responsibly, paying off student...

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Borrowing for a purpose

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 20, 2020

  Money, it makes the world go around and around, it can come and go. However, the price for education leaves many with moths flying out of their wallets and an empty feeling not only in the pit...

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Budgeting While In College

Budgeting While In College

Editorial Board May 3, 2016

Coming up and sticking to a budget while in college can be a challenging task, especially when most of us have little to no experience with managing out our own money. But, by sticking to a budget you’ll...

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