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How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook

With over 400 million active users, odds are that you or at least a good number of your friends use Facebook. One of the reasons for Facebook’s immense popularity is the ease with which it lets you share photos and posts with all of your friends. However, this also means that that photo of you passed out in the bathroom that your friend put online can easily be seen by your grandmother or any number of people you might not have thought about.

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College Vacation Lodging That Won’t Break the Bank

Summer is a great time to travel if you’re a college student. However, unless you have piles of spare cash sitting around, the distance you can travel and the amount of time you can stay at your destination are limited by what you can afford.

Luckily there are several places you can stay that let you get away from home cheaply. You won’t be able to book a room in a four star hotel, but at least you’ll have enough money to get back home as long as you aren’t going to Vegas.

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How Much Does Google Help Your Local Economy?

It’s no secret that Google is a giant online, especially when it comes to search engines. But what about offline? How much of an impact does Google make within our greater economy and for the local businesses that you frequent?

It appears that their influence spreads to every corner of the country's economy and everywhere in between. Google just released their Economic Impact 2009 state-by-state report which lays out how much their company has helped other businesses generate revenue.

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How Much Can a Student Save By Staying On Their Parents’ Health Plan

In today’s economy, it can often be difficult for a student to find a job that offers health benefits right out of college. Let’s be honest, it can be tough to find a job in general. Fortunately, the health care reform bill that recently passed allows young people up to the age of 26 to stay on their parents’ health insurance.

This is great news, because being uninsured puts both your health and finances at risk. Considering that the nearly 30% of people between the ages of 19-29 are uninsured, the reform changes also help our economy as a whole because fewer uninsured kids will be going to the emergency room.
 
So let’s take a moment to consider your options for health care, and how your parents can help you save.
 

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4 Unusual College Courses Worth Taking This Summer

Across the globe, institutions of higher learning offer summer college courses.  While many students use this time to take required courses, several campuses have begun to offer more unique classes during the summer semester.

By taking a course that’s interesting and fun over the summer, students are able to continue to learn and earn credits without feeling so overwhelmed by the shortened semester. We've outlined some of the most unique summer courses available to students in the coming months.

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