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Personal Finance > Banking Basics Should you keep all your money with one bank: 2 of 21
With all the banks in the world today, the question arises: should we keep all of our money with one bank? I think not. I have money with two separate banks where I live. These are my reasons why. 1. Different types of accounts One of my bank accounts is an online bank account. This means that the bank has no branches and you... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 7 of 45
Gosh, where do I start? The worst things a teacher can do would fill a book.1. Don't answer a mobile phone while teaching. This is a huge no-no. One, you're depriving your students of a few minutes' education and two, you lose control of your class once you step outside to talk.2. You shouldn't yak to another teacher or a par... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: What to do when you've lost control of your classroom: 3 of 15
You're on your last evaluation day of student teaching - the day that will decide whether you pass or fail. The school you are student teaching at is one of the worst in the city. The class you were allocated contains George, a mischievous student who never listens, Lily, who's always chatting with her friends and a gang of b... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The currency of Germany: 1 of 5
German currency, like that of many European countries, is closely intertwined with the history of that nation. From the days of the Holy Roman Empire, to the squabbling duchies of the 19th century and finally to the unified economic power of the 21st, Germany's currency has changed quite frequently over the ages, leaving an i... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to find a good currency converter: 1 of 4
I could just give you a huge list of currency converters right here, right now. And for the first portion of this article that is exactly what I will do. Here are my top online currency converter calculators. After that I'll show you how to find a good real-life converter.1. Google. Type in the code of the money (like '50 USD... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to give to charities without spending money: 6 of 17
Everyone likes to donate to charity. There's one problem - some of us need it ourselves! However, if you really would like to help starving children in Africa without actually spending anything, take a read. You won't be doing salary sacrificing... no hard selling on eBay... it's mostly using the Internet.Websites You Can Use... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Best places for hiding money at home: 10 of 27
Some of us aren't in great standing with the bank. Some of us just want to have the money on hand. Whatever the reason, here are some secure places to hide your stash of cash.1. In a safe. This is probably the best place. You can hide it behind a picture (what a cliche!) or simply in your wardrobe; wherever you choose to secu... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Bank accounts: Considerations when opening your first account: 5 of 13
Opening your first bank account can be confusing. Many start when they're young... but others don't jump on the bandwagon until they hit adulthood. I even know one woman who has never had a bank account in her life. She's 53.Before you even walk into your local branch, phone up telephone banking or log onto any bank's website... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the national drinking age be lowered to 18?: 8 of 17
Alcohol is a drug. Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol destroys lives. Since 1984, the national drinking age has been 21, despite a few short-lived exceptions. This is for a reason. Alcohol is a dangerous toxin that affects young people more than it does older people. People under the age of 21 (i.e. 'young drinkers') have a sm... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should the state of Connecticut tax plastic bags at the grocery store?: 5 of 9
Since the dawn of the 'green age', many countries around the world have implemented a tax on non-degradable plastic bags (i.e. bags that are not eco-friendly). However, I don't think that this is a good thing. Firstly, taxing plastic bags will require meticulous counting at the cash register, and secondly, I don't believe ... More..