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,
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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Over the past few decades, a lot has changed in our pantries. While places like China and the Mediterranean have had essentially the same core diet for centuries, America’s eating habits are like a bad dream. One day you wake up and find that what you’ve been ingesting for the past 10 years was horribly wrong and there is a newer, better system to follow. With all the fad diets and new studies emerging, it’s hard to know whether the foods we find on supermarket shelves are friend or foe. …

Who are the most memorable fitness icons to you?

Jack LaLanne
Nickname: The Godfather of Fitness, The First Fitness Superhero