Be Careful of How You List Colleges on Your Financial Aid Application

Worse yet, the whole process is completely opaque to students. Ten Ways Colleges Work You Over| Washington Monthly viaMarginal Revolution Photo via The Bent Tree.

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 25 words · Erin Preston

Cover Trampoline Springs with Pool Noodles

Trampolines can be dangerous, especially those ugly, evil springs along the outside. QC#48 - Super Tramp| YouTube

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 17 words · Jacqueline Williams

Deposit Money Into Your Simple Account Without Delay Using Square Cash

This is why so many Simple customers hesitate to fully commit. Note: Square won’t let you send money to your own phone number. So to do this, send money to your e-mail address instead. Keep in mind that I’ve only confirmed that the transfers are instantaneous for Simple users. You’ll have to confirm it on your own if you’re with GoBank or another mobile-only banking solution. Update: ReaderDePaulBillwarns usthat sending money to yourself is against Square’s Terms and Conditions....

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 79 words · Stephanie Mcmahon

Epiphany Is a Fast, Modern Browser for the Raspberry Pi

All things considered, Epiphany is pretty speedy. It can handle HTML5, JavaScript, and video decoding. Web surfing app Released!| Raspberry Pi

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 21 words · Brenda Evans

Fittr Helps You Get in Shape with Varied, Voice-Guided Workouts

From there, you get the customized workouts, voice tutorials, and more. Hit the link below to get started.

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 18 words · Shannon Jordan

Four Ways to Organize Your Money Based on Your Personality

This post originally appeared onLearnVest. But this to-do is just as importantif not more sothan cleaning out your closet or tidying up the garage. And, at some point, we all just need to buckle down and tackle it. But successfully getting your money in order has as much to do withwhoyou are aswhatyou’re trying to do. If this sounds like you, it’s time to get your hoarding tendencies under control....

September 2, 2014 · 2 min · 329 words · Miss Michelle Walker DVM

How Long Different Credit Flaws Stay on Your Report

Let’s take a look. This post originally appeared onReady For Zero. Check out this Experian article for much more information aboutbankruptcies and your credit report. Foreclosures Short sales and foreclosures will remain on your credit report for 7 years. The tax lien should show up as “paid” during this time period. Lawsuits and Convictions Criminal convictions can stay on a credit report indefinitely. Late Payments If you’ve missed payments here and there, then you could actually be fine....

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 159 words · Amber Swanson

How to Fix Credit Unions' Biggest Annoyances

Banks get a pretty bad rap for a lot of well-deserved reasons. Credit Unions are anattractive alternative, but that doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed an easy life. Here are some of the biggest problems with credit unions, as well as how to fix them. They also have specific requirements for entry, which means not everyone can get in. Lifehacker readers haveexpressed their love for Mint and YNAB(among others). The software doesn’t come free, but it’s more than worth the cost....

September 2, 2014 · 2 min · 267 words · Hannah Hammond

Insert Citations in Multiple Formats Easily with Google Docs

Google Docs is a great free writing tool witha ton of great hidden features, including the research tool. Here’s how: Open a document in Google Docs, then select Tools > Research. Or use shortcut Ctrl+Alt+Shift+I. opt for study or paper and click either Cite as footnote or Insert. it’s possible for you to easily cite references in MLA, APA, or Chicago formats. Now you’re able to do your super fun footnotes and bibliographies with minimal frustration....

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 86 words · Tracy Bailey

Mix Creates Your Own Custom Filters for Photos

Mix lets you select a photo from the gallery or take one with your camera. Just like Instagram, you will need to crop it into a square. Choose from the preset filters or apply none, and then start fiddling around to make your own. The next time you use the app, that formula will show up as a ready-made filter. Right now, Mix is only available for Android, but it’s coming soon to iOS too....

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 83 words · Amy Baker

Mix Patterns Effectively By Picking One as a Focal Point

Apartment Therapy recommends picking one out as a focal point to mix patterns effectively. Choosing a primary pattern while placing other patterns around allows the eyes to have somewhere to rest. Find out more tips for effectively mixing patterns below. Pattern Play: 5 Ways to Mix Patterns Like a Champ| Apartment Therapy Photo byMikhail Golub.

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 55 words · Rachel Stevens

Pocket for Android Adds Storage Control, Quick Deleting, and More

you’re free to grab the update from Google Play right now. Pocket(Free) | Google Play

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 15 words · Brian Martinez

Six Factors that Explain Why You Have Off Days When Exercising

Drink lots of water and you’ll be back on track. Mix it up and try new exercises. The Ways to Avoid Feeling Off During Workouts| The Wall Street Journal Photo byW Koscielniak.

September 2, 2014 · 1 min · 32 words · Natalie Adams