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Wireless Carrier Provides Maryland Community Support Detailing how K-12 Groups can Raise up to $1,000 for Academic, Arts, Sports and Other Extra-Curricular Activities   For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in their local communities can earn up to $1,000 through UScellular’s Community Connections program. That’s why local UScellular leaders are holding a dial-in and video call to make non-profits more aware of the opportunity and answer any questions that they may have. The call will be held on Thursday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST.   For more information call or visit your local UScellular store or to get dial-in information contact Tammy.Stewart@uscellular.com .  Call attendees can also enter for a chance to win a new Braven BRV X2 Black Portable Speaker (AVR: $99.99).*   Whether it’s STEM programs, sports teams, marching bands, dance teams, arts or a variety of other groups, organizers can sign up at uscellular.com/communityconnections and start

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Back-to-school shopping can be one of the family’s biggest retail expenditures every year, outside of Halloween and Christmas, especially when kids are heading off to college. Money is often set aside for the published school list of pencils, folders, notebooks, highlighters and such; but rarely do parents count the total cost of expenditures in terms of books, student fees, electronics, clothing, communications, food/beverages/meals, housing, transportation and more. Last year $75.8 Billion was spent on school and college costs! Sixty-five percent of back-to-school shoppers begin more than a month before school starts. Clothing, electronic and supplies are in high demand the final weeks before classes begin. This can leave parents asking, "Where exactly does all of that money go? Has it always been like this? And where can I find some relief in my wallet?" These questions are answered by the data crunchers at http://www.moneychoice.org/school-budget/ along with some ba

Springtime is the perfect time of year to get a garden or landscape project started, whether you’ve already developed a green thumb or are new to the gardening scene. Now, with the help of a smartphone, such as the Apple iPhone® 5s, and some creative apps, both novice and experienced gardeners can simplify and enhance growing their gardens and planting the seeds for savings.   According to the National Gardening Association, an average well-maintained garden can yield up to $500 worth of produce, which can help families save money at the grocery store.  “Whether the desire to see your garden blossom is driven by saving money, simply to add curb appeal to your home, or create a backyard oasis, there are a host of great apps that can ensure you’re choosing the right seeds and plants for your climate and conditions, and protecting your investment in your garden,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “Mobile devices can definitely simplify and

DENTALPLANS.COM NAMED TO INC. 5000 LIST FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW The Company Ranked 253rd Among Florida Companies PLANTATION, FL. (Aug. 21, 2013)—For the third year in a row, DentalPlans.com has been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing private companies in the United States ranking 4,469. DentalPlans.com reported an impressive 3-year growth of 52 percent and added 38 jobs between 2009 and 2012. The Inc. 5000 list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy, America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. “We are thrilled once again to be named to the Inc. 5000 list,” states Jennifer Stoll, president of DentalPlans.com. “These are the most dynamic, fastest-growing companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems. DentalPlans.com continues to educate consumers about dental savings plans, deliver top-notch customer service, and bring access to affordable, quality dental procedures to thousands of consumers witho