Posted July 31, 2009 - 11:00 by Paul Michael
Can a simple board game teach you the secrets of the wealthiest people alive? Is it possible to change your mindset, and your attitude to money, by playing a game? And can a board game really make you rich? That's what I wanted to know.
Posted July 21, 2009 - 05:00 by Nora Dunn
Who knew that vinegar could do so much? It serves a purpose in just about every room of the house, and there are dozens of household (and personal) products that vinegar can replace, as you will see below. It’s cheaper, better for the environment, and better for your health and home (in eliminating unnecessary chemicals).
Posted July 14, 2009 - 04:00 by Paul Michael
It’s not a fun feeling. You’ve reached the checkout at the grocery store, you feel into your pocket, or purse, and realize that your wallet is missing. You heart stops, you walk out without your shopping and proceed to panic. But there is one way you can significantly increase the chance of your wallet being returned intact.
Posted July 13, 2009 - 04:00 by Nora Dunn
With the summer heat come the summer critters and pests too. Keep those insects, ants, wasps, rodents, and other creepy crawlies at bay with these easy homemade recipes. You probably already have what you need, so give it a try!Posted July 8, 2009 - 08:29 by Paul Michael
It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guessed, with a staggering degree of accuracy, using simple information you probably have on sites like Facebook and MySpace.
Posted July 7, 2009 - 14:24 by Philip Brewer
Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such a universal feature of our economy that few people give much thought to their origins--or how our economies are structured to suit them. But exactly that is the topic of Douglas Rushkoff's new book.
Posted July 7, 2009 - 09:43 by Nora Dunn
Both wine aficionados and eco-enthusiasts alike will enjoy learning how to make great use of old wine corks. Not only can you transform them into a variety of useful objects, but you can make some money with them too if you are especially resourceful (or especially drunk).
Posted July 4, 2009 - 11:27 by Philip Brewer
There are two ways to make a major change in your life. One is to make a series of small changes--this month you might brown-bag your lunch one day a week; next month you might go for a short walk every day. The other is to make all your changes at once--cook all your own meals, exercise daily, and turn your hobby into a business. Either way can produce permanent changes for the better.
Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:42 by Paul Michael
Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you nail the job. Blow it, and you blow your chances at a better job, better career or even a better life.
Posted June 30, 2009 - 08:50 by Paul Michael
Home alarm systems can be expensive. A basic alarm system can be hundreds of dollars. Move up to the home-monitoring systems of ADT and Brink's, and you're talking big money. Installation can cost over $1000, and the monthly monitoring fee can be upwards of $40 a month. But, chances are, you already own a pretty good alternative.
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