Save Energy, Save Money.
You hear it all the time: ?Save the environment.? But if you?re not a scientist or an involved environmentalist, you may think there?s nothing you can do. Not true. A few simple changes in your home practices will have you--and your savings account--seeing green (CNNMoney.com). In the past year, environmental concerns have become increasingly important to individuals, corporations, and the government. It?s easy to get caught up in the big threats--such as global warming--and feel too small to make a difference.
Renters' Guide: What to Know Before You Sign a Lease
Planning to move to rental housing soon, possibly for the first time? Be sure to do your homework, or you could find yourself stuck with a long lease in a dilapidated apartment or house, with a landlord who refuses to make repairs and who then keeps your security deposit when you move out. Here's how to avoid those problems and more.
Cost of College Attendance: What Does It Mean?
When comparing colleges to figure out where to attend, a term that will pop up is the cost of attendance or COA. This term is specifically used to describe the total costs associated with attending a particular school and is officially established by the financial aid office each year. This process is required for a school to remain eligible to provide federal financial aid to its students.
A Clothing Compromise Teens and Parents Can Love
Parents, are you fed up with your teenagers nickel-and-diming you for the latest clothing that they just must have? Teenagers, are you sick and tired of your parents not understanding why you need those new jeans? Compromise by following this process. It may make both sides happy and teach teens some money skills.
