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What Does Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan Actually Do?
During the President's first week in office, he has made a lot of pronouncements about how the new administration will operate under the rubric of transparency. That sounds good in…
Arizona State University to Close Up Shop?
Faced with drastic budget cuts with more funding cuts on the horizon, Arizona State University president Michael Crow announced Wednesday that it will prepare to close its Polytechnic campus. Entire…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Pack Your Lunch
For those of you who have been following the Stretch Your Food Dollar series, I'm sure it's a no-brainer that packing your lunch can help you save a bundle on…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Beans, Beans . . .
It's Wednesday, so that means it's time for your weekly edition of Stretch Your Food Dollar. Last week we talked about baking your own bread to cut food costs. This…
US Porn Industry Seeks Stimulus Package
I'm a few days late in commenting on this, but the jokes were too good to pass up, so here's a bit of humor on your Monday morning. Last week…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Make Your Own Bread
In last week's installment of Stretch Your Food Dollar we talked about the nuts and bolts of setting a food budget - picking a number that works for your household.…
Applying For Financial Aid? The Earlier the Better
It's January, which means it's time to begin filling out your FAFSA (free application for federal student aid). The sooner you file your FAFSA, the better off you'll be because…
Who Makes The Most Money In Your Relationship? Balancing Finances as a Couple
Ramon Johnson is the gay lifestyle guide at About: Gay Life, a New York Times Company. The commentary, advice, and resources Ramon provides outlines the essentials of what it means…
Are Weight Loss Programs Worth the Money?
It's officially a New Year, and many of us are setting goals for ourselves. Aside from the financial goals I've set (save more, cut my food costs, plan my wedding…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: How Do I Set a Food Budget?
For the past 6 months, we've been talking about different ways to stretch your food dollar. But I have been remiss at actually sharing any tips about how to set…