Save $$ for College

If you are trying to save money for college or find scholarships and grants, here are some websites that you should familiarize yourself with.

1. CollegeScholarships.com - this is a great search engine providing free guidance.
2. studentaid.ed.gov - a Federal website with information on how to apply for federal student aid.
3. FAFSA.ed.gov - Use this website to learn how to fill out the free application for federal student aid. The FAFSA form is requested by most college scholarship programs and is necessary for federal aid programs.
4. ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/directloan/calc.html - Direct Loans website is a non-profit with information on how to apply for student loans and grants.
5. FinAid.org - is the Smart Student Guide to financial aid.
6. collegeanswers.com - is a great website to help you research and gather information on colleges suited to you based on test scores and other questions you fill out. They also list scholarships and contest for student aid.
7. CollegeBoard.com - another great website for college research. A great tool for organizing your choices.
8. Petersons.com - A comprehensive tool for college research.
9. PrincetonReview.com - find out about SAT test schedule and take practice tests.
10. FastWeb.com - a scholarship matching service.
11. SallieMae.com - loans, banking and insurance for students.

Ta ta for now...save money!

Going Out of Business

On Saturday, to kill time before I saw that crazy show "Bat Boy" (which, by the way was pretty crazy!) I went to the Mall across the road from the theatre.  I was reminded that Saks Fifth Avenue was closing in that location by big sign spinners on the street. Wow! Why not? I have only stepped foot in that store twice in the 28 or so years that I have lived here. Even in New York I only went in for the experience, the thrill, the ambience, never expecting to buy anything.

But this was a "Store Closing" sale! Maybe now was my chance! What could I buy so that I could have bragging rights? Bright signs decorated every rack, every table -  "50% off lowest marked price", "70% off lowest marked price". Had I died and gone to heaven? EXCEPT when I looked at the price tags. A beautiful blouse $328.00, an interesting handbag $498.00! Are you kidding me?  I am not one of the Housewives of Orange County! Who can afford this stuff?

I finally found an area where there might be hope?  Underwear, bras, slips and nylons beckoned me.  I could use some new nylons.  I settled on a pair of Spanx, double duty leg trimming, tummy flattening hosiery. List price? - $38.00. What the heck!  I bought a couple pair at 50% off and excitedly called my husband to tell him that I had actually bought something at Saks! 

Now I can wear overpriced undergarments and even brag about it!

Ta Ta for now...