@Bud06 - How is it "Total BS" if it is possible?  Yes, a lot of documentation is needed, which was provided.  Look for my POINT of the story - parents should not claim their children (for college financial reasons!) if they do not provide any support for them to be considered "dependent" on their parents.  How is that ...more

It's nice to know that there are parents out there who actually care about their child's future expenses.  My boyfriend graduated in 2009 with about 30k in student loans.  Come to find out, his parents had been filling out his FASFA in order to claim him as a dependent on their taxes.  (They would never disclose their ...more

I don't see the problem... many scholarships are subjected to "affirmative action" - so MANY times your average white students gets overlooked.  People really need to stop playing the race card...

The credit scoring system is a joke.  However, I will put in my two cents...  STAY AWAY from 3rd party credit cards.  These are the cards like Macy's, Sears, etc.  I learned the hard way.  They lure you in with the "special savings" you get, but trust me, you score will suffer.  These cards typically have an APR of aro...more

This country really needs to crack down on illegal immigrants.  Our economy is in the toilet, then we have people drifting over here, living off of OUR tax dollars.  I find it sickening to see pictures of these people with signs that say "Keep Families Together" - like the US is the bad guy.  Well... do the right thing...more

You know, I find all these "Reality TV" shows as a lazy way for networks to make a ton of money.  Of course this series should not continue - as a person (and two others) died what MTV made money from - alcohol and bad decisions.  Of course the networks want to keep these types of shows going, because they don't have t...more

This is an insult to the musicians who actually belong in this list... PUBLIC ENEMY?  Randy Newman is a surprise as well.  In my mind, REAL music is when you hear a song, and it gives you goosebumps (yes, I know, it's a weird way to think of it), and just that feeling of knowing it is terrific music.  Yeah, I don't see...more

Sadly, the days are over where you can "pursue your dreams" with whatever job you are passionate about.  When I first signed up for college, I was an art education major (hoping to become a high-school art teacher).  Two weeks before school started, I changed my major to IT.  I am not passionate about computers, but I ...more

@everyoneneedsahandsometime - Try actually READING my comment.  Instead of having a card to buy whatever you wish with (i.e. candy, chips, soda, etc.) - provide surplus amounts of food (beans, rice, etc.).  So, the people who "depend" on the program will still receive food.  Could you imagine the amount of money that c...more