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I am college student (majoring in Accounting) that just likes to write. My interests are pretty varied, and as a result I like to write about a wide variety of things, ranging from sports to books to finance to life! Everything about life is pretty awesome,

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Personal Finance > Financial Planning Smart financial moves for teens: 2 of 22
When you're a teenager, finances are pretty much the last thing on your mind. That is why it's important for any adult to help a teenager make sound financial moves. As someone who was just a teen not long ago, I know there are definitely some good financial moves to make when you're a teenager. I also know that most teenager... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Financial planning in your 30s: 1 of 11
The 30s can be a stressful financial time in a person's life. If you are in your 30s, you might be fully entrenched in your career, married with kids, and feeling like there is not a lot of changes that you can make to change your financial situation. If you are doing well, you foresee yourself continuing to do well, and if y... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Speculation on the Feb. 2007 Dow collapse: 1 of 11
There is a book written by Princeton economist Burton Malkiel called "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," in which the basic premise is that wall street and the performance of stocks is basically random, and over time, one cannot outperform average indexes on a consistent basis. While not everyone agrees with this theory of an e... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Comparing Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii: 2 of 21
If you are looking into buying a video game system right now, you are likely weighing whether you would like to purchase a Playstation 3 or a Nintendo Wii. Both are very distinct in their advantages and disadvantages, and what they can do for you. Which one you will want to buy will depend largely on what type of gamer you ar... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Debating whether Bonds should make the Hall of Fame: 2 of 21
Barry Bonds has been in the news so many times over the past few years, that it seems like absolutely everyone has an opinion on him and the validity of his accomplishments. And for any question surrounding Barry Bonds, the biggest debate is whether or not he should be allowed into the Hall of Fame. Ever since he retired from... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why schools teach the theory of evolution: 4 of 40
The theory of evolution is one that can inspire great debate and disagreements when it comes to schools. People who believe in the miracles of science don't see any way that a school can be legitimate if it does not teach the theory of evolution. On the other hand, many people (most of them fundamentalist Christians), see evo... More..
Education > College Life Common mental health issues in college students: 1 of 10
College can provide some of the best times of a person's life, but it can also be one of the most stressful times. It is a time of great personal growth, but that also brings a lot of obstacles for a person to overcome. It might be the first time that you're out on your own, which means independence, not a whole lot of respon... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Arcade Fire: 1 of 10
Arcade Fire is a band that seems to sounds better and better each time that you hear them. They are mostly classified as sort of an experimental rock or indie rock band, and they have a very unique sound. The lead singer's voice is very distinctive, the music is great, and the lyrics are often very deep and biting. I love lis... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Gratitude and thanks: Discovering those elements to be thankful for: 3 of 27
It's a little known secret, but there does seem to be one big key to happiness. Something stands out above everything else as being essential for happiness, and for turning a bad thing into a good thing. That key is gratitude. If we are truly gracious for all that we have been given (big or small), then we begin to see everyt... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to fund college if you're not rich: 2 of 18
Paying for college is a very difficult proposition for most people, especially if you are not rich. For people like myself, whose parents were unable to help pay for tuition, it was very difficult to fund college. It can be a very difficult and stressful thing. The price of going to college is rising every year, making it har... More..