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Education > Financing College Money-saving deals for students: 1 of 3
As an experienced college student I can tell you have tried everything to make or save a buck or two. Here are a few of my top choices that have worked well for me.1.) If you aren't sure what you want to do try community college. It is much cheaper and you can usually live with your parents, that saves TONS of money and it tu... More..
Education > College Search Is college the right choice for you?: 2 of 4
College isn't right for everyone and understanding that is always a big issue. Once you have decided college is right for you there becomes even more questions.What school do you pick?What major?How will you pay?After attending 3 colleges in 2 states I have earned a respect for questions like this. Only you can answer them, s... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Caring for children's hair in the summer: 1 of 2
Childrens hair is often much different than adult hair for two main reasons. First damage done to their hair. Childrens hair is newer and in turn has had less time to become damaged. This leaves the hair folicle smoother giving the apearance of thinner hair. The second reason is a lack of hormones. Adults produce more oils th... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Once Again, by John Legend: 1 of 1
John Legends second major LP Once Again hit stores in 2006.Legend is in himself a legend for his smooth soul music that throws back to old school crooners and the heart of r&b music. His honest and sometimes raspy voice gives his music a honest heart felt style that makes women of all ages and styles fall in love.Legend is of... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Questioning the value of hot chocolate makers: 1 of 1
Many companies are now selling "Hot chocolate makers" along with their classic coffee makers. While items like this do tend to go along with the worlds addiction to gadgets, many people would say products like this are a bit over the line.The typical person making hot chocolate on a cold winter day might feel creative when th... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Evaluating the worth of Netflix: Readers share their experiences: 30 of 47
I currently have two netflix subscriptions, sounds dumb but read on and you will understand.I am a college student, I have one subscription sent to my parents house, then another at my apartment at school. Each receive 2 movies at a time unlimited, but that is the only similarity.First I will start with my parents account. Th... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: How To Save A Life, by The Fray: 4 of 6
While going to college in Denver, Colorado I took an economics class with a kid named Ben. At the end of the semester I prepared to move to Michigan. Ben had better luck, his band The Fray had just been signed by a major record label and his summer was going to be spend recording "How To Save a Life".I have seen the band abou... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards The best prepaid debit or credit cards: 2 of 3
By far the best "pre-pay" or debit card right now would have to be the PayPal debit card. Many people already use PayPal for paying for items on Ebay or other online retailers but often fail to realize the other things PayPal has to offer.The PayPal debit card is linked to your PayPal money market account. This means you can ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) High altitude at MLB's Colorado Rockies Coors Field alters baseball results: 7 of 10
There has been much debate about unfair advantages when playing at Coors Field. The altitude does infact hurt some players ability to breath but that hasn't been the issue for most people it's the amount of home runs scored at Coors field. Currently Coors field holds the record for the most home runs. But why? The popular ans... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Moving and storage: 9 of 11
When moving finding a place to store extra stuff while you setting into or find your new home is often an issue. There are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you get the best out of your move and keep your stuff safe while saving money.1.) Make sure you are storing items you really do need. My family moved from Colorad... More..