Posted January 4, 2009 - 22:18 by Nora Dunn
Life Hacks, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure
“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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Posted January 1, 2009 - 09:26 by Myscha Theriault
Life Hacks, DIY
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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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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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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Posted December 22, 2008 - 11:18 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, DIY, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs
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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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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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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Posted November 25, 2008 - 13:56 by Paul Michael
Life Hacks
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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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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Posted November 20, 2008 - 08:07 by Philip Brewer
Life Hacks
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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