Your Car, Your Digital Life »

What Are Car Socks

Socks aren’t just something to cover your feet anymore. You can choose striped, argyle, patterned, or funky colors.  You can choose between toe socks, knee socks, or dress socks. They can be quite fashionable, actually! The same holds true for a new product called “car socks.” This isn’t about function so much as it’s about showing your support for college sports. Sure, you could call it a “mirror cover,” but that just doesn’t sound as intriguing, does it?

Your Digital Life »

Benefits of Twitter Advertising

I do a lot of Twitter advertising and I’m always asked the same questions,  what are the benefits of Advertising on Twitter? What you can expect from a Twitter advertising campaign is a very good question to ask. If the person who is going to be doing the tweeting can’t, or won’t, explain what happens you should avoid them.

Today’s Nutrition »

5 Tips for Getting Healthy Foods on Campus

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are roughly 76 million students in the country. These students range from nursery school to college. Many attend campuses that lack healthy food options that are readily available. This issue has come to theforefront through the “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” show, and with the government stepping in to make legislative changes. But the most effective way to inspire change in the foods being offered begins locally.

Dave Says, Your Money »

Peer-To-Peer Lending?

Dave,
What do you think about peer-to-peer lending? I’m thinking about getting in on investing in individual loans as an investment strategy.
Brian

Dave Says, Your Money »

Skipping A Payment After Refinance?

 

Dear Dave,
I just refinanced my home from a 30-year fixed rate to a 15-year fixed rate mortgage. The first payment won’t be due until July, but should I go ahead and make a June payment or put that money toward my debt snowball?
Avery

NC Community Events, Wilmington »

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA July Programming

Summer is here and the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA has fun and exciting events planned for July.
CELEBRATE Battleship Blast
July 4, 2011
9:05 PM
Noted as Coastal Living’s 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society’s award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular, and the City of Wilmington present the 2011, 15th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, Star News Media, WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI.

GA Community Events, Tybee Island »

Tybee Island to Launch Independence Day Fireworks on July 3, Host Beach Sweep Clean-Up on July 4

Tybee Island, Georgia, an island paradise located 20 minutes east of historic Savannah, will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display the evening of Sunday, July 3, 2011 with the first explosion expected at about 9:30 p.m. The official start time is thirty minutes after dark.

Dave Says, Your Money »

Planning For A Future

Dear Dave,
My husband and I are both spenders. We want to get on a plan and handle our money better, but is there anything that will help us learn to give up stuff now so that we’ll have more in the future?
Beth

Day Tripper »

America’s Best Aquariums

The summer is a great time for road trips and, in honor of National Aquarium Month, this article takes a look at some of America’s finest places to get up close and personal with your favorite sea creatures. Whether you like the big grin of an orca or the whimsy of a green sea turtle, America has quite a collection from the east coast to the west.