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5 Reasons to Take a Gap Year Abroad – Benefits & Strategies

{ Posted on Feb 22 2012 by Isabel Eva Bohrer }
While the traditional route of education is to go straight from high school to college – and, hopefully soon thereafter, a first job – some students do not feel ready for university right after high school. Similarly, some university graduates ...Read More »

34 Fun, Free Things to Do in London for Families With Kids

{ Posted on Feb 21 2012 by Caroline Mukisa }
Full of beauty, history, and a vibrant culture, London is a wonderful family vacation destination. I spent 17 years living in the vibrant city of London, England, and now that I live abroad, my family and I only get to visit ...Read More »

Where to Donate Your Old Computers & Electronics to Charity

{ Posted on Feb 20 2012 by Angela Colley }
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 2.37 million tons of e-waste ended up in landfills in 2009. And unfortunately, many of the electronic gadgets dumped in landfills are still usable. If you’re like me, your old devices end up ...Read More »

How to Learn Spanish for Free – 7 Easy Ways

{ Posted on Feb 20 2012 by Amelia Laing }
After I graduated from college in 2010, I worked an average of 70 hours per week as a janitor and a night clerk at a convenience store. After nine months of hard work, I had saved up enough money to ...Read More »

7 Best Kid-Friendly Family Restaurants – How Affordable Are They?

{ Posted on Feb 16 2012 by Mikey Rox }
Before you had kids, you may have ventured to fancy restaurants, tried exotic dishes, enjoyed the adult ambiance, and didn’t blink an eye when a rather large bill came. But those days are likely over. Now you go to chain ...Read More »

Painless Ways to Save on Health and Medical Expenses

{ Posted on Feb 14 2012 by Sherin@Money Hacker }
"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship" - BuddhaThis is a guest article from NoreenOne of the most emotionally charged debates in the U.S. is who should pay for health benefits and expenses. While ...Read More »

6 Inexpensive, Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

{ Posted on Feb 14 2012 by Lainie Petersen }
While you may not want to feel like a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, there are other things to consider – such as sticking to your budget and not adding to personal debt. It’s important to make your spouse or partner ...Read More »

Peapod Review – Online Grocery Store & Home Delivery Service

{ Posted on Feb 08 2012 by Melissa Batai }
Perhaps you dislike grocery shopping, or you’re unable to frequently leave your home due to an injury or a new baby joining the home. Or maybe you have a schedule that is so busy you have trouble making it to ...Read More »

How to Get Affordable Dental Care Without Insurance

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Can’t afford a trip to the dentist? You’re not alone. The cost of dental care has consistently risen by nearly twice the average rate of inflation over the past half-century. In addition to rising dental costs, the number of consumers ...Read More »

How to Get Affordable Dental Care Without Insurance

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Can’t afford a trip to the dentist? You’re not alone. The cost of dental care has consistently risen by nearly twice the average rate of inflation over the past half-century. In addition to rising dental costs, the number of consumers ...Read More »