Month: October 2022

The Best Products to Buy to Help Puerto Rican Small Businesses

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Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico in September 2017, many people have reached out to help. In turn, Puerto Rican businesses have also begun trying to help one another. As a result, we’ve seen increased products made or branded as “Puerto Rican” or “for Puerto Ricans.” These products include t-shirts, mugs, other merchandise, and food items like hot sauces or packaged snacks. If you’re looking to support Puerto Rican small business owners following this natural disaster, here is a list of the products to buy to…

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Ways to Pay for Your College Education

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Higher Education and Financial Reality Many of us dream of obtaining a higher education in order to fulfill our dreams; however the financial reality is that obtaining a college education can be difficult. While there are myths commonly circulating that there are a number of scholarships available to help defray the costs of college, the truth is that while you may be eligible for one or more scholarships these generally won’t cover the entire cost of your education. Even in the event that you obtain a full ride scholarship covering…

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