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Top 10 Posts of 2016
As a leading financial education and debt management provider, CESI is committed to providing informative content to consumers and clients through the CESI blog. As we begin a fresh year, we have taken some time to compile the top 10 most viewed posts of 2016 that cover everything from shopping addiction to finding the best […]
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Hungry on Campus
Many college students don’t have access to nutritious, affordable food A new study finds that nearly half of college students don’t have easy access to nutritious and affordable food. Among them, more than 20 percent actually had gone hungry in the past month. The report from the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness was […]
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How to Avoid Debt Mistakes
Even if you have good intentions, you can still fall trap to debt mistakes. Avoid making some of the worst mistakes with your finances.
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Beyond a Paycheck: What are Corporate Benefits and Why Do They Matter?
What are corporate benefits and which ones are most important in your job search? Good question. Here are the most common job perks broken down by value.
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Cheap Indoor Winter Activities For Kids
Do you miss the warm, sunny summer days when the kids stay occupied for hours at a time just playing outside? Depending on where you live, it’s hard to spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter because of the cold or snow. But being stuck inside all day means kids quickly get cabin […]
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Cooking with CESI: Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake
When the nights are cold and the days are busy, there’s nothing better than a hot and hearty casserole you can throw together in a hurry. Not only is this recipe, courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens quick and easy, but it’s economical to boot. We estimate the cost to prepare this dish that serves 8 […]
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Giving Thoughtfully: Why “Generous” Gifts Aren’t Always the Best
There’s a lot of “wonder” during the holiday season, but not the kind they sing about in Christmas carols or talk about in holiday TV specials. Instead, people wonder if they can afford much of anything on their kids’ Christmas list. They wonder if the season will mean racking up more credit card debt. They […]
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Holiday Money Stress: How to Cope
Combine debt or tight finances with pressure to spend for the holidays, and the result is holiday money stress.