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Every day I grow a little wiser because of my family and my daily dose of Wise Bread.
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Posted May 22, 2009 - 03:30 by Fred Lee
Career and Income, Lifestyle
If living a life of weisure is not your cup of tea, then here are some suggestions that might help you to make the most of your free time.
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Posted May 20, 2009 - 05:17 by Fred Lee
Career and Income, Lifestyle
Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.
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Posted May 15, 2009 - 03:44 by Fred Lee
Career and Income, Productivity
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
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Posted May 14, 2009 - 04:11 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle
Even during a recession, it turns out that love can still trump money.
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Posted May 6, 2009 - 05:44 by Fred Lee
Consumer Affairs
The cost of sending packages and letters by Priority and Express Mail will set you back more than regular mail, but are you really getting the service you’re paying for?
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Posted May 5, 2009 - 03:26 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle, Health and Beauty
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.
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Posted April 28, 2009 - 04:07 by Fred Lee
Productivity, Lifestyle
Some experts think that surfing the web can you make you more productive at work. Then again, so might amphetamines, which begs the question, at what point does it get to be too much?
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Posted April 27, 2009 - 04:35 by Fred Lee
Career and Income, Career Building
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our health and our careers.
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Posted April 23, 2009 - 03:14 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle
As the economy falters, so does the patience of some parents, leading them to act out their frustrations in the worst possible way. Here are some tips on how to avoid this loss of control and keep things in perspective.
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Posted April 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle
Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.
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Posted April 16, 2009 - 07:41 by Fred Lee
Taxes
How you perceive your tax rebate could go a long way in determining whether or not you’re going to spend it.
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Posted April 13, 2009 - 02:34 by Fred Lee
Career and Income
Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Posted April 10, 2009 - 02:18 by Fred Lee
Consumer Affairs
By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.
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Posted April 6, 2009 - 03:39 by Fred Lee
Shopping, Lifestyle
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
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Posted April 3, 2009 - 08:28 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle, Health and Beauty
Tough economic times take a toll on our sleep patterns, which adversely affect all other aspects of our lives, but it doesn't have to be this way.
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Posted January 12, 2009 - 03:33 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle, Health and Beauty, Green Living, Food and Drink
During hard times, eating cheap food may seem to make sense, but it can be more costly to us in the long run.
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Posted January 9, 2009 - 03:07 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle, Health and Beauty
During these trying times, a little physical activity can go a long way to lifting your spirits, and might even make you smarter.
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Posted October 14, 2008 - 03:26 by Fred Lee
Frugal Living
Some studies have found that indicators of a healthy population actually go up when the economy goes south.
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Posted August 12, 2008 - 02:30 by Fred Lee
Career and Income
An M.D. quits medicine and becomes a full-time blogger.
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Posted July 18, 2008 - 04:37 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle
The government has determined that people are worth less than five years ago.
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