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With college tuition costs skyrocketing, community colleges are getting a second look from millions of families this year. Community colleges cut costs in a number of ways, some of which many students and parents forget to consider. Concerned with getting ...

The recent Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to reflect and to pay homage to the memories of all the men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country. This weekend is also the unofficial ...

The price of ammunition is at an all-time high and continues to rise, but what are the catalysts for the rise? There are several “reasons” for the rise—some tangible, some not. Love him or hate him, the answer may be ...

The key to lowering energy costs is to use as electricity as efficiently as possible. This is not a news flash; however, most people have no idea of all the different ways they may be wasting energy in their homes. ...

Threats of oil heading for $250 or more per barrel have consumers rightfully scared. Gas prices nationwide are already flirting with record highs, and the national average price per gallon is expected to be $4 or more by June. With ...

In the modern family, most households are surviving on two incomes.  Many of us believe that both incomes are absolutely essential if we’re going to make it.  Unfortunately, the hard truth is that for many Americans, working just doesn’t pay.  ...

As the new century approached, President Thomas Jefferson faced a serious dilemma. Napoleon Bonaparte’s aggression made it apparent that New Orleans, essential to international trade, and the Mississippi River, which was critical for national and international commerce, might soon be ...

Hot water is one of the main “offenders” found each month hidden in your gas or electric bill.  In fact, for most households, hot water is the second largest chunk of overall energy use. And it’s relatively easy to see ...

Coupon conscious shoppers are bombarded with opportunities to take advantage of “Daily Deals” and promotional offers from all angles. The most well-known coupon provider at the moment is Groupon, but deals can also be found from Yipit, MyNines, EcoBuys, LivingSocial, ...