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<p><em>Saving money is important, but what&rsquo;s even more important is where you save&hellip;. Choosing a Bank is no easy task and it should never be taken lightly. Pay close attention to a prospective banks Social Responsibility, Activities and programs they fund and sponsor. There goals and interest should be close to your own. </em></p>
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<p><em>Think about fees, convenience and customer service&hellip; wait time and special accommodations</em></p>
<p><em>Consider savings and CD accounts that will maximize your savings</em></p>
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<p><em>Don&rsquo;t be afraid to invest, start small and create a good portfolio</em></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ways For College Students to Maintain</title><id>http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2012/3/10/ways-for-college-students-to-maintain.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2012/3/10/ways-for-college-students-to-maintain.html"/><author><name>OpenFly</name></author><published>2012-03-10T17:56:00Z</published><updated>2012-03-10T17:56:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 475px;" src="http://www.openflymag.org/storage/college%20girl.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1331404862906" alt="" /></span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><strong>Learn proper portion size. </strong>To avoid eating too much of even the healthiest foods, keep track of how much you're eating. For most people, meat servings should be about the size of a deck of cards and other servings vary by the type of food.</span></p>
<p><strong>Keep healthy snacks around. </strong>It's easy to eat healthy if you keep the Cheetos at bay and stock your dorm room with fruits and other healthy snacks. You'll be more likely to reach for these than junk food if you keep them nearby or in your backpack</p>
<p><strong>Drink moderately. </strong>While college students are known for their partying, you can still have a good time without consuming all the calories that come along with binging on beer, plus you'll avoid the hangovers and other negative effects. Drink in moderation and you can have a good time without hurting your health.</p>
<p><strong>Don't fight stress by eating. </strong>It can be tempting to reach for a bag of chips or some cookies when you're stressed out about an impending exam. Eating won't help your stress go away, so avoid filling up on snacks. Try working out or taking a break instead.</p>
<p><strong>Make it convenient to eat right. </strong>Don't make it hard for yourself to eat right. Buy healthy foods and stock your fridge and room with them to ensure they're the first things at hand when you get hungry.</p>
<p><strong>Take advantage of open spaces. </strong>Most colleges are equipped with large grassy quads or arboretums with trails you can walk on. Take advantage of these spaces to take hikes, play frisbee or just walk around</p>
<p><strong>Take a nap. </strong>If you have the time during the day, a short nap can do wonders for your energy levels. Just make sure not to nap too close to bedtime or for too long, and a nap will do your body good.</p>
<p><strong>Don't work in bed. </strong>Working in bed can make getting to sleep harder. Keep your work space separate from your sleep space to keep insomnia at bay.</p>
<p><strong>Understand that lack of sleep can have a big impact. </strong>Lack of sleep doesn't just make you cranky, it can also reduce your ability to concentrate and to excel at class, so try to get as much sleep as you need.</p>
<p><strong>Avoid ill friends. </strong>If your friend is sick, try to avoid spending too much time around them. While bringing soup or medications won't hurt, touching ill friends and their stuff can increase your chances of getting sick yourself</p>
<p><strong>Know the signs of depression. </strong>It can be hard to differentiate a simple slump from serious <a href="http://www.campusblues.com/">depression</a> so learn the signs of depression not only for your own benefit but for the benefit of your friends as well</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Poverty is Not Destiny</title><category term="Financial"/><category term="Poverty"/><id>http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/12/poverty-is-not-destiny.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/12/poverty-is-not-destiny.html"/><author><name>OpenFly</name></author><published>2011-12-12T22:21:41Z</published><updated>2011-12-12T22:21:41Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26141845?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=B2BB1E" width="540" height="304" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/26141845">Poverty is not destiny</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/teachforamerica">Teach For America</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Financial Tip of the Week</title><category term="Financial"/><id>http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/2/financial-tip-of-the-week.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/2/financial-tip-of-the-week.html"/><author><name>OpenFly</name></author><published>2011-12-02T05:01:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-02T05:01:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><embed id="mediaPlayerContainer" width="540" height="400" align="TL" flashvars="source=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-viper.demandvideo.com%2Fmedia%2Fa17d9d42-9f06-46d2-9317-9963b8234f57%2Fflash%2Fecd2a169-d74d-4638-8d21-6ab91b594c37.flv&sourcehd=&demand_site_id=EHWC&demand_page_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Fvideo_4757203_what-best-investments-young-people.html&sitename=ehow.com&demand_content_sourcekey=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com&skin=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-i.dmdentertainment.com%2FDMVideoPlayer%2Fplayerskin.swf&embedvars=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Fservices%2Fvideo%2Fembedvars.html%3Fsource%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdn-viper.demandvideo.com%252Fmedia%252Fa17d9d42-9f06-46d2-9317-9963b8234f57%252Fflash%252Fecd2a169-d74d-4638-8d21-6ab91b594c37.flv%26sourcehd%3D%26demand_related%3D0%26skin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdn-i.dmdentertainment.com%252FDMVideoPlayer%252Fplayerskin.swf" scale="noscale" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="window" menu="false" loop="false" allowscriptaccess="always" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="mediaPlayerContainer" style="" name="mediaPlayerContainer" src="http://cdn-i.dmdentertainment.com/DMVideoPlayer/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/video_4757203_what-best-investments-young-people.html">What Are the Best Investments for Young People?</a> &mdash;powered by eHow.com</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Preparing for Christmas!</title><category term="Anxiety"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Health &amp; Wellness"/><id>http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/2/preparing-for-christmas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://openflymag.org/tipsoftheweek/2011/12/2/preparing-for-christmas.html"/><author><name>OpenFly</name></author><published>2011-12-02T05:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-02T05:00:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 540px;" src="http://openflymag.org/storage/tips-of-the-week/ChristmasAnxiety.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1322585358236" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>The Holiday is approaching fast and some of you may be stressing out BIG TIME!!! During this season, remember to include activities that help alleviate that Xmas day anxiety! Preparing for Christmas as a family is a great way to get things done and have a great time doing it! Stress can cause a ton of health issues that no one wants or needs, especially during the holiday.</p>
<p>Here are a few helpful tips that can make planning for the holiday less stressful!</p>
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<li><strong>PLAN!!!</strong> Planning is very essential during this time of year. Make sure you always have a checklist for everything, including a daily agenda. This will ensure that you know what you&rsquo;re doing before the days begins. Forgetting an important task can throw a monkey wrench into things. So plan and be prepared!</li>
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<li><strong>EAT!!!</strong> This may sound crazy but eating more this time of year is actually good for you, as long as you&rsquo;re eating the right foods. Intake plenty of nuts, fruits and veggies to keep your energy level high. Consuming dark chocolate is great as it releases natural endorphins that keep you calm and happy.</li>
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<li><strong>TEAMWORK!!!</strong> Working as a team is encouraged as it keeps you company and serves a great family time. Gather your family for a night of fun. Make some pop corn, bake some cookies, and tell stories that make people laugh. Reminisce about last year&rsquo;s gifts and talk about why Christmas is important to your family!</li>
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<p>Hopefully our tips were helpful! We wish you a happy holiday and invite you to come back to our site next week to see what families like you are doing to prepare for this holiday season! Share your stories and pictures with us and find them posted here at OpenFlymag.org!</p>
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