The Key to Happiness: A Case Study
Posted January 21, 2009 - 13:03 by Nora Dunn
Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.
Lifestyle
Making a good and memorable first impression.
Posted January 21, 2009 - 00:05 by Paul Michael
As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how to engage people in an interesting way, even shaking hands never really seems to go as well as I'd hoped. And I am rotten at remembering names. In a world obsessed with first impressions, knowing just how to act can be your ticket to fortune and glory.
How to create a speculative bubble and profit
Posted January 19, 2009 - 13:39 by Xin Lu
Recently I read an enlightening story in the New York Times about the Pu'er tea bubble in Yunan, China. The burgundy fermented teas fetched prices of $150 a pound at the peak, but now sells for less than a tenth of those prices. I have actually been to one of those tea houses in Yunan, and I have also seen the rise and burst of the housing bubble in America. These experiences make me think that there is a certain formula to creating a speculative bubble out of anything, and here is what I have gathered.
Could you save money by subscribing to an addictive game?
Posted January 15, 2009 - 23:00 by Xin Lu
During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a down payment on a home and one thing they did was that they canceled their subscription to a massively multiplayer online role playing game called World of Warcraft. My husband then responded that he actually saved money when he was playing World of Warcraft, and here are the reasons why.
Book Review: Tyranny of Dead Ideas
Posted January 14, 2009 - 11:49 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Matt Miller's new Tyranny of Dead Ideas proves to be an insightful, fun read.
Four Tech Products that Save You Time and Money
Posted January 12, 2009 - 10:54 by Myscha Theriault
Feeling frazzled with newly incorporated frugality strategies? Last couple of DIY projects and bulk shopping runs send you over the edge into loony land? I have SO been there. Here are four products we use to streamline logistics and re-channel stress into productivity.
How to Avoid Putting on Recession Pounds
Posted January 12, 2009 - 03:33 by Fred Lee
During hard times, eating cheap food may seem to make sense, but it can be more costly to us in the long run.
Book Review and Giveaway: Rich Brother Rich Sister
Posted January 11, 2009 - 20:24 by Nora Dunn
Robert Kiyosaki's latest book is a slight departure from the words of financial prowess he typically shares with his readers. If you want to know more - and to win a free copy to check it out yourself, then read on!
A Simple Remedy for the Economic Blues
Posted January 9, 2009 - 03:07 by Fred Lee
During these trying times, a little physical activity can go a long way to lifting your spirits, and might even make you smarter.
Book Review: Rich Like Them by Ryan D'Agostino
Posted January 7, 2009 - 00:27 by Xin Lu
One summer my mother showed me a series of articles in Money magazine by a reporter named Ryan D'Agostino who knocked on the doors of expensive homes to find out how the occupants became rich. These articles were quite memorable for me because I thought it was hilarious how the author literally invaded the private property of rich people. Now a couple years later, D'Agostino has collected the entire experiment along with his personal stories into a book called Rich Like Them.
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