Life Hacks

The Cost of Full-Time Travel

Posted January 4, 2009 - 22:18 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

traveling

“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full-time travel is dependent on oh-so-many factors that are unique to every individual, I have just finished my year-end accounting for 2008 and am willing to share my own finances with the world.

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Campari Art on the Cheap

Posted January 1, 2009 - 09:26 by Myscha Theriault

Life Hacks, DIY

Campari Art on the Cheap

Looking for an affordable way to dress up your pad? Trying to combine sophisticated with rustic? For those with, shall we say champagne taste on a beer budget, I've got great news. You know those sexy antique-style spirit advertisements that go for big bucks at the mall print stores? You can enjoy several of them in your own home for less than the average cost of a single framed print. Read on.

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Financial Advice And Free Book Offer From Zen Master Leo Babauta

Posted January 1, 2009 - 05:26 by Will Chen

Life Hacks

Author of the popular Zen Habits blog stops by Wise Bread to give away a free ebook that will help you thrive on the bad economy. Leo also gives us a preview of the philosophy behind his new book "The Power of Less" and how it could be used to improve our financial situation right away.

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Three Easy Pet Tips to Help Out on the Home Front

Posted December 23, 2008 - 09:43 by Myscha Theriault

Life Hacks

Trying to successfully include the pups in your holiday festivities? Finding the logistics are a bit more than you planned for? Here are three simple tips to help you deal.

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Last minute tips for quick and easy homemade Holiday cards. .

Posted December 22, 2008 - 11:18 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, DIY, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs

homemade holiday cards

It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've ran out of cards, and want a cheaper alternative to those store bought cards, here are some quick tips from the card-making experts.

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The Best and Worst Places to Stash Cash in Your Home

Posted December 20, 2008 - 08:37 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, DIY, Consumer Affairs

The current economy has many people considering a simpler method of financial security – cold, hard cash. And while we all agree that a buck has value, it is also a bit vulnerable when not hidden properly. Forget the $3000 hi-tech safe, and stick with these affordable tricks I picked up. You’ll never guess which way I’m using to hide my money!

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Want a Company to Hear You? Talk to Their “People.”

Posted December 13, 2008 - 14:24 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Life Hacks, General Tips, Consumer Affairs

Sure, you could call a company's customer service line in times of trouble. I've done it in the past with excellent results. I've also run into the occasional “I don't care.” The next time you find yourself with no audience for your frustration, have your “people” call their “people.” It works.

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Bit of fun turns into $10,000

Posted November 25, 2008 - 13:56 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

money money money, must be funny

In my recent post about eBay Motors, I recounted the story of a seemingly worthless car that sold for over $226,000. But this next story is bizarre. What turned out as a sarcastic but funny prank ended up being worth $10,000.

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8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit

Posted November 21, 2008 - 15:07 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Food and Drink

It doesn’t matter what it is: plums, fruit cocktail, or an awkward can of cranberries – it can sit there for years if not put to a creative use. When pennies must be pinched, the best recipes can emerge. Read my eight favorite ways to use up that odd can of fruit, and experience delicious results!

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Is your country corrupt?

Posted November 20, 2008 - 08:07 by Philip Brewer

Life Hacks

Passport with $50 bill

When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questioning to figure out what they meant by that. The results crystalized my thinking about levels of corruption.

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