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The 6 Commandments of Internships

Internships are a tricky thing for both organizations and interns. I have devised a guide, an internship bible if you will, to clarify the boundaries in an internship. The most important thing to remember is that…
Saving Money On A Move

As we speak, my boyfriend is packing up his apartment in preparation for a big move. He's going to be leaving NY and joining me here at school. Because he's the quintessential cheapskate, he's doing everything he can…
Save Boxtops To Make $$$ For Yourself Or Your School

Here is an easy way for you to make some extra cash. You've all seen the BoxTops for Education on products you buy . They are on popular General Mills products from Cheerios to Green Giant Vegetables. We all know that yo…
Brown Paper Grocery Bags Can be More than Trash....

There are so many things you can do to help your environment, but have you ever thought of recycling those brown paper bags you get fromt he grocery store? I have a simple solution to this. Simply cut the bag into squa…
Best ways to save money on textbooks

For about half of my college career, buying textbooks on the first day of classes has stripped me a good $500 of mine and my parents' money. If you have guilty conscious like me, I hate wasting on my parent's money es…
6 Financial Mistakes Couples Make

MSN has an article about the 6 financial mistakes that newlyweds make. Reading through it, I realized a lot of the same tips could apply to any couple that lives together, newlywed or not. And really, some of these th…
I Hate Tipping!

This article is what inspired this rant... it's all about tipping and how 15% is no longer considered a "good" tip. I love love eating out at restaurants but quite frankly I HATE tipping. It's an absolutely outdated…
How To Save Money When Dining Out

Today we found an article on Wisebread.com about saving money when eating out at restaurants. While it's definitely cheaper to cook your meals at home, most people will occasionally dine out, even if it's a treat. Ju…
Avoiding the "Reward" Trap...

I think we've all been there before: you've been good and followed your budget all week, and then you see something you don't need, but really, really want. So you buy the item as a reward for being so good. Or you…
They Took Back the Job Offer! Now What?

We all know the job market is scary out there. I know so many people who are job hunting and can't even get an interview, despite being completely qualified. Everyone is after that elusive goal- the job offer. Gettin…