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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Basic tips for saving money on groceries: 1 of 10
Grocery bills can quickly eat away at your income. In order to corral these costs, you'll need to make sacrifices, look for cheaper alternatives, and take advantage of offers and deals. BUY STORE BRANDS One way to cut costs is to buy store brands. While it may not be popular with the kids, store brands offer similar quality ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on video games: 2 of 17
How to Save Money on Video Games Video games are more popular than ever, but they are also more expensive than ever. Most consoles cost in excess of $200. Hot, new software titles cost $60 a pop. Instead of shelling out a load of cash for each new release, buyers can save money by buying used titles, renting games, or tradin... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Giving (Other) The best thank you gifts for volunteers: 1 of 8
Volunteers selflessly give their time, energy, and effort to help those who are in need. Wouldn't it be great to reward these individuals with meaningful tokens of appreciation? Here are six gift ideas that do just that. Give Thanks Everyone loves to receive a pat on the back. Show your volunteers how much you appreciate the... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to get books, DVDs, and other stuff for free: 1 of 6
"There's no such thing as a free lunch." You have probably heard that famous phrase many times before. While it may be true that you can't get a free lunch, you can get books, movies, and video games gratis. Local Library Your local library is a great place to get free stuff. In addition to books, you'll find movies and vide... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Inexpensive electronic gifts: 1 of 3
Sure, the latest and greatest gadgets are expensive. However, that doesn't mean that you'll have to leave your favorite techie out in the cold this holiday. There are plenty of affordable, fun, and useful technology gifts that cost $49.99 or less. USB Drives Everyone has data and documents of some kind or another. If you kno... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to state your objectives in your resume: 2 of 5
Many hiring managers and recruiters frown upon the use of objective statements in resumes. This is because job seekers often write poor objectives that are wordy and vague. Even worse, some statements are little else than the applicant's wishes or demands. The best objective statements are brief, well-written, and align the ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Getting started with podcasting: 5 of 12
So, you have just listened to your favorite podcast and you have decided that you would like to try to record one yourself. The good news: it's easy to do and doesn't cost much to start. Things you will need: An idea A computer A microphone Recording software An MP3 encoder Web hosting An audience An idea What will you talk ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for surviving a house fire: 3 of 6
A house fire can strike at anytime. With that in mind, everyone should know what to do if they are caught in the middle of a house fire. By reading the following tips, you'll be prepared in case disaster strikes. Heed the Alarm If you ever hear a fire alarm, take caution. Do not sit back, relax, and assume that it is a false... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Did Wal-Mart hit or miss with its new slogan: "Save money. Live better.": 2 of 4
There is no doubt about it. Wal-Mart missed the mark with their new slogan, "Save Money. Live Better." The main purpose of a marketing slogan is to make people need and want. The slogan meets this purpose. Everyone wants to save money and live better, but that is the problem. There are numerous other companies pitching produ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) 2009 New England Patriots Training Camp preview: 1 of 2
Even though the New England Patriots missed the playoffs last year, just about everyone is expecting them to bounce back. The high octane offense of two years ago may not be repeated, but plenty of points should be scored. Quarterback Tom Brady is back behind center, ready to throw passes to receivers Wes Welker and Randy Mo... More..