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6 Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests
Have a pest problem? It’s time to take control — pest control. Commercial traps and poisons costs can add up quickly and be less than effective, and calling in the professionals can easily exceed your budget. (Note: if your infestation is totally out of control, then definitely call...
A Guide to Dealing with Frustration & Disappointment in Yourself
By Leo Babauta One of the most common things I see in people who write to me is something we all share: disappointment in ourselves. We all feel this, because we constantly fail to live up to our standards: We aren’t as disciplined as we’d like. We don’t stick to habits...
7 Signs Your 401(k) is Underperforming
You've been diligently putting money away through your company's retirement plan, and are hopeful that the mutual funds in your 401(k) will accumulate enough cash for you to retire comfortably some day. But how do you know if your account is performing as well as it could?
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Being considerate when donating
Follow guidelines when making donations to charitable organizations.
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Franklin Leonard: The Realist’s Guide To Changing the World
Burdening yourself with trying to "change the world" can cause paralysis and disappointment. There's a better way.
Pets, Old Cars, and 3 Other Common Money Pits
Most of us have fallen into a money pit, or have heard horror stories from someone who has. The classic example of a money pit is a house that needs a lot of unexpected repairs. There was even a movie in 1986 called The Money Pit with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long on this very topic, a comedy...
Why Harry Potter is Nothing Without Voldemort
Harry Potter is one of the great characters created in the history of fiction writing. We all know about the commercial success J.K. Rowling duly experienced from the Harry Potter series (over 450 million copies sold, and over $6 billion at the box office). Sometimes the commercial success...
15 Fun and Frugal Labor Day Activities
So far you probably have two goals for Labor Day: 1.) Not get stuck hosting a barbeque yourself, and 2.) Somehow convince the kids that Disneyland is a bad idea. So what else can be done on the last big weekend of summer? Try these 15 leisurely ways to enjoy Labor Day.
1. A Union Parade
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The 5 Best Face Washes
We all know it’s important to wash your face twice a day, but you may not realize just how important your cleanser really is. Your cleanser can actually help improve the health and appearance of your skin, both immediately and over time. There are face washes designed specifically for...
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