Abigail Wise

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    By Abigail Wise

    | 8:00 AM 4/7/2011
    College students trade CDs, clothing and textbooks with each other all the time. The only thing cheaper than buying something used is trading and, with steep tuition costs, cheap is the only way to go for many students. Now, it's becoming more common for students and savvy shoppers to trade online...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 8:00 AM 3/30/2011
    March Madness is winding down, and if you've played the brackets, this stat from the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) probably won't surprise you: 75% of college students have gambled in the last year. Both legal and illegal gambling have high addiction rates....

    By Abigail Wise

    | 12:30 PM 3/28/2011
    Students tired of spending weekends at the same frat parties and local bars can take advantage of online deals to spice up their leisure time. Whether it be dining at a new venue or kayaking on the local lake, your computer can find you some serious savings. WalletPop compiled a list of some of the...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 11:30 AM 3/24/2011
    With warm weather around the corner, it's time for many high school students to start touring college campuses and making decisions about their higher education. The process can be overwhelming as students contemplate cost, location and campus life, so here are six apps for under $2 to help find...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 11:00 AM 3/17/2011
    Friday marked the release of the iPad 2 and, according to Geek.com, while only 300,000 original iPads were sold within the first weekend of its release, half a million iPad 2s sold within the first day. However, despite the new features and faster speed, most students and recent graduates that...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 10:00 AM 3/11/2011
    With the job market still in recovery, competition for employment is fiercer than ever. To stand out from other applicants, this year's college graduates should begin with their resumes. Here are some secrets on how to gain an edge from Peter Newfield, a former resume expert at Monster.com and...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 11:00 AM 3/10/2011
    With spring break quickly approaching, it's almost time to ditch the books for the beach. But as the end of the academic gets closer, scholarships have been spent, loans run low and spending money's scarce. So here are six apps for $3 or less that will help you have a memorable spring break without...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 4:00 PM 2/22/2011
    Create your own red carpet event for an Oscar-viewing party on Feb. 27. Celebrity event planner Mark Addison, who's worked with stars such as Kelly Ripa, Drew Barrymore and Queen Latifah, knows how to throw an Academy Award bash on a budget. Addison shared his tips on how to make a viewing party...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 5:00 PM 2/17/2011
    Presidents' Day is the Black Friday of February. Shoppers take advantage of their day off to find the best sales. For those who plan on hitting the stores on February 21, check these shopping hot spots for the best deals: The Home Depot For those hoping to get some home projects out of the way on...

    By Abigail Wise

    | 11:20 AM 2/7/2011
    With Valentine's Day less than a week away, it's time to start amping up the romance. Luckily, you don't have to spend a ton of cash to get into the holiday spirit. These apps will help you avoid broken hearts without breaking the bank: Love Songs- 100 Greatest of All Time: Set the mood on the...