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Do You Want Free Money?

2011-06-06 10:58:22

It probably did not take you more than a second to answer that question--YES! We all want free money, don't we? But how can we get free money?

Well, if you are looking for free money to use for college and university tuition and fees, you are more likely to find it than those of us who are just looking for free money. Check out websites and programs such as FAFSA and GovernmentGrants.com to find free grant money. You can also check out websites and programs such as FreeCollegeScholarships.net, FastWeb.com, and FedMoney.org that offer free money in the form of scholarships. The great thing about these options is that you are almost guaranteed to get some amount, even if it is not as high as you would like, of free money to use towards your college or university tuition and fees. All you have to do is fill out an application, maybe write an essay or two, and wait.

Now, for the rest of us, free money likely does not exist. There are programs, however, that claim ... [more]

How to Watch the SuperBowl

2011-06-06 10:58:26

On February 4th hundreds of thousands of Football fans will be gathering around their televisions to view the SuperBowl, but what are the essentials to maximizing your SuperBowl watching experience



The teams may not have been decided yet, but it is not like it really matters, no matter who plays most eyes will be glued to the game. With the exception of the fans of those teams that are playing most people who watch the SuperBowl are just hoping for a good game.



One thing people like to do to make the game more interesting is an office football pool. This is when everyone throws money into a pot and you get a box latter numbers are randomly put in each box, then at the end of each quarter the score is checked and whoever is on the box that corresponds with the current score wins some money, and who ever has the score at the end of the game gets the majority of the money.



Another thing the more hardcore gamb... [more]

A Beginner's Toolbox: 8 Things Every Home Should Have

2011-06-06 10:58:18

Congratulations! You're living out on your own. If you're renting an apartment or bought a home of your own, there are going to be little things you need tools for. Whether it's removing part of a light fixture to replace the lightbulb, or hanging your favorite pictures on the wall, a basic toolbox can come in handy. Here are the top eight tools that will be the most helpful.

1. A flashlight. This is crucial, even if you don't buy anything else on the list. If the power goes out, or you can't find the exact lid for your Tupperware container in the back of the cabinet, shedding some light makes life a lot easier.

2. A screwdriver. For maximum efficiency, and especially if you are going to be doing just little jobs, there are screwdrivers available now that have removable tips so you can buy just one tool for all screws and swap out the tips depending on what you need.

3. A tape measure. Ask anyone who has ever rented an apartment and then couldn't ... [more]