October, 2009

The ‘Glee’ Phenomenon | Multimedia at its Best

The Free Market: where nothing is free Cory Monteith plays Finn on "Glee." Image from Wikimedia. There is a finite amount of money out there and a seemingly infinite number of people competing for it. There is also no limit to the amount of said limited supply of money that each person wants. Thus, any time something ...

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Opening an SFGI Direct Savings Account Earning 2.25% APY

It’s not every day that I find a bank account offering more than 2% APY, but as of October 30, 2009, I’ve discovered one thanks to a reader. “Ski Naut” contacted me yesterday to ask about SFGI Direct’s offer of 2.25% APY. I had not heard of the bank, so I looked into it. SFGI Direct ...

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‘Project Runway’ Season 6, Episode 11 | Judges on Crack?

Heidi says she'd wear that? Image from Flickr. "Project Runway" Season 6, Episode 11 was titled "The Best of the Best," but in my opinion it definitely contained the worst decision the judges have ever made in "Project Runway" history. Althea made a horrible pair of pants, a tank top that looks like something you'd wear ...

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The Art of Improvising: Alternatives to Buying New

This post is from GRS staff writer April Dykman. When you have a need or a problem, there’s usually a solution that can be bought. Buying a solution is often the easiest and fastest way to solve a problem — but it also can be the most expensive. When my husband and I were in debt-repayment ...

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529 Plan Promotion: Couples Get $150 Jumpstart to College Savings

This is a reminder that the Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan is offering some excellent incentives for those looking to start putting some money aside for college. Open to residents of any state, the best part is that this is one of the nation’s best 529 plans for those looking for low-cost investment options ...

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