University freshmen often experience “packer’s remorse” after arriving at the dorm on Move-In Day and discovering that they can’t fit all their stuff into their half of a closet-sized room. A group of experienced college students offered advice on the best things to bring—and what to leave at home. All agreed that it’s better to rely on multi-purpose devices rather than a bunch of separate, single-purpose items.Continue Reading
ArchivesJuly, 2011
28JulHow a Lemonade Stand Can Change Your Child's Life
Trying to raise the next Bill Gates or Blake Mycoskie? Some say entrepreneurship starts at a young age. But if your child's lemonade stand goes bankrupt, that doesn't necessarily mean you've failed to raise an entrepreneur, according to financial expert Rachel Ramsey Cruze.Continue Reading
27JulWho's Hiring? 10 Jobs for Fashionistas
Attention Fashionistas! We know the job market isn't what it once was but that doesn't mean there isn't a career out there for you to love. We found 10 amazing job opportunities with companies we shop with often and love lots. Don't waste another day in a career that doesn't make you happy or keeps you guessing about your future. Check out these fabulous jobs before your fellow fashionistas snatch them up!Continue Reading
25JulHappy National Ice Cream Month! [Infographic]
In honor of National Ice Cream month, the Ultimate Coupons design team decided to have a little fun with everyone’s favorite frozen treat. Simply find your favorite ice cream flavor on the chart and see what your love of that flavor really says about your personality. We admit that these results aren’t scientifically proven, but they’re probably about as accurate as your daily horoscope. Except for the Frozen Yogurt one – that is totally, 100% true. Trust us.Continue Reading
22JulPost-Harry Potter Blues? 11 Book Series to Check Out
Post-Harry Potter blues got you down? We understand. When you've read all the Harry Potter books there are to read but are still hungry for more, there's no need to pester J.K. Rowling to add more books to the series. Instead, fans of the young wizard and his magically-gifted schoolmates will find plenty of novels Continue Reading
21JulCollege Without the Debt: Advice from a Financial Expert
America's student loan debt is growing at the incredible rate of $2,853.88 per second, according to a report by Reuters. Last year student debt surpassed credit card debt for the first time in history and it's expected that later this year total debt owed will pass the $1 trillion point, according to FinAid.org. If you've Continue Reading
19JulKids Meal Deals App: What's It Really Offering?
Most American households are looking for ways to save money. And sometimes that means eating at home instead of going to a restaurant. But the Kids Meal Deals app helps parents enjoy a night away from the kitchen while still staying within budget. The iPhone and Blackberry app can help parents looking to keep costs Continue Reading
18JulDumpster Dive Your Way into Fast Cash
Believe it or not, dumpster diving is becoming a major phenomenon among everyday, middle class people. I was on a walk last week and I found a kid-sized wooden Adirondack chair sitting next to my neighbor's trash can, waiting to be picked up by the garbage truck. It seemed like such a waste to me, Continue Reading
15JulHelp Your Kids Get Lost--in a Book
Summer is a great time to read, and many schools require students to complete summer reading assignments to ensure that kids' reading skills get a workout in the summertime. If your child's not a natural-born bookworm, you both may be dreading these reading assignments. The last thing you want to do is to turn reading Continue Reading
14Jul3 Smart Ways to Get Free Publicity for Your Side Business
I recently used up at least part of my 15 minutes of fame. My friends and I were featured on the front page of the Personal Journal section in the Wall Street Journal. The article was about long distance friendship and the writer interviewed me about my online business TheTravelingJournal.com. Those few paragraphs in America's Continue Reading
13JulFinancial Lessons from Real Lotto Winners
It's fun to fantasize about winning the lotto. And it's even more fun to dream about spending the jackpot. Some of us imagine driving that brand new Lamborghini off the lot or decorating our French villa. But if you've ever caught an episode of TLC's show The Lottery Changed My Life, you know that winning Continue Reading