Jul 16
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How to Crush Your College Dorm Supply List Goals

How to Crush Your College Dorm Supply List Goals

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Does your college dorm supply list look 100 miles long? What should you take to school anyways? If you're preparing for another year of academia, then have no fear. We have the simple solutions that you need. Creating a college dorm supply list Not only are students moving into their dorms challenged with homesickness, but they also have to self-manage their resources. Who knew that creating a college dorm supply list would be this complicated? Additionally, even if a student knows what they need to have, they might not be able to pay for it. Most students will need to...
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Jun 28
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Affordable Grilling Tips From Expert Pitmasters

Affordable Grilling Tips From Expert Pitmasters

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Celebrating Independence Day usually involves parades, picnics, and barbecue. Take a look at these affordable grilling tips from expert pitmasters to make sure your festivities go off in style. Grilling tips for beginners Even if this is the first time you're hosting a 4th of July celebration, don't worry. These affordable grilling tips are easy to do. The main trick is patience. Ensuring your grill heats up to the right temperature remains the most emphasized detail. Continue reading to see what else the experts have to say. 1. Start with a clean grill Cleaning your grates in advance will preserve...
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Jun 14
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Hooray for Father’s Day!

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The celebration of Father’s Day has become such an intrinsic part of American culture that it’s difficult to believe that it didn’t always exist. Someone, somewhere, decided it would be a good idea to honor the nation’s fathers and set about campaigning for a legal holiday. This year, as we pay homage on June 16th, consider Father’s Day as the holiday that almost didn’t happen. There are conflicting reports about the origin of Father’s Day. In 1908, at the suggestion of Grace Golden Clayton, a West Virginia church held a commemorative service to honor 362 men, mostly fathers, who had...
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Jun 13
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Short Term Financial Goals to Crush Debt Quickly

Short Term Financial Goals to Crush Debt Quickly

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Multiple debts are difficult to manage. Without specific long and short term financial goals in place, the vicious cycle has no end. In fact, the average American has over $38K in personal debt, not including their mortgages. Things like student loans, auto loans, and even store credit cards all play their part. So, what's the best way to tackle it? To answer this question, we created a list of short term financial goals. These tips will help you manage your revolving balances. Continue reading to find out more. How to get out of debt Getting out of debt means paying...
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Jun 05
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Surprisingly Easy Patio Furniture Care for Beginners

Surprisingly Easy Patio Furniture Care for Beginners

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A beautiful outdoor space can add value to any home. Additionally, during the hot summer months, everyone loves to spend time outside. In case you're unsure where to start, here are some easy patio furniture care tips for beginners. Does patio furniture need to be covered? When not in use, lounge chairs and outdoor tables need to be covered. In fact, proper patio furniture care means covering all of your pieces. This shields them from pollen, sun exposure, and other outdoor elements. Before you make your purchase, know the difference between water-resistant and waterproof covers. Some homeowners experience mildew when...
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May 31
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When Should You Actually Get Your First Credit Card?

When Should You Get Your First Credit Card?

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With an overload of options, applying for your first credit card can seem confusing. You know you want to establish good credit, but what's the best way to do it? Additionally, many new adults are unaware of the proper steps to increase their credit score. They open a line of credit simply because they can. There's no strategy and before they know it, their outstanding balance is in the thousands. Here are a few things you should know before you get your very first credit card. Do you think you're ready? Continue reading to learn more. Understanding debt-to-income ratio Before...
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May 28
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How to Fulfill the Ultimate Summer Graduation Bucket List

How to Fulfill the Ultimate Summer Graduation Bucket List

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It's so close that you can hear it. The footsteps down the graduation aisle are becoming louder and louder. The final semester of school is ending in less than a week. What's on your summer graduation bucket list? Whether you're planning to start an internship or returning to school in the fall, right now is the time for fun. Of course, you can add travel as part of your summer graduation bucket list; but, there so many other things you can do. Let's make this summer count. I got my Associate's degree, what's next? Your college journey is not completely...
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May 17
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Tips to Landing a Dream-Worthy Summer Finance Internship

Valuable Summer Finance Internship Advice

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Within the next few months, several high school graduates will start their journey towards building a professional career. To supplement their portfolios, many will look for advanced training such as a professional internship. Landing on-the-job instruction within a good company can do wonders for an undergraduate's employment-related success. Here's our most valuable finance internship advice. How to get accepted into a summer finance internship While the title may seem like a mouth-full, the steps to landing the perfect summer finance internship are actually easy. Let's review them together. 1. Learn about the desired company The best way to get your...
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May 06
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Three Cheers for Teachers and Nurses!

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Let’s give a round of applause to the nurturing spirits among us – specifically TEACHERS and NURSES. This week, May 6-12, we celebrate each of these professions, as it is both Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurse Appreciation Week. How appropriate that we should honor together the legions of caring, detail oriented, hard-working folks that fill these positions. Their influence impacts every level of society, from the youngest infant to the most senior of citizens, crossing all economic and cultural boundaries, without regard to religion, creed, or color. They are dedicated to our education and health, and it’s difficult to imagine...
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