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Don’t Waste a Moment

By Leo Babauta Lately I’ve been struck with the idea of how limited our lives are, and how little time we have to make something of them. Imagine if you had a month to live: how would you spend it? You could spend it with the people you love, soaking up time with them, really […]

8 Things Real Estate Agents Don't Want You to Know

Ask a real estate agent what she or he is hiding from clients, and you will almost always get the same answer: Absolutely nothing.

After all, ethics are built into the training agents need to renew their licenses, and some disclosures are even mandated by law.

"In my experience I have found...

Stop Trying To Change Who You Are!

Can a fixation on self-improvement actually be a form of self-bashing? It’s a counter-intuitive idea, but sometimes when we think we are trying to improve ourselves, we are really just trash talking ourselves. The internet is surging with self-improvement tips, articles, books, speakers, etcetera....

The 10 Things You Need to Do If You Want to Quit Your Job

Recent data shows that Americans stay at a single job for an average of 4.6 years. If a career lasts 40 years, that means we're destined for roughly 10 job changes, so you better get good at saying goodbye.

Leaving with grace is imperative to build your network, and you never know how your path...

The 5 Best Door Locks

Most people would agree that one of the things they think is most important is the security of their home. But while it's nearly impossible to stop someone that is determined to break into your home, smart steps can be taken in order reduce the likelihood and possibility that someone will. Deadbolt...

3 Lessons Solo Travel Taught Me

Six years ago, I took one of the boldest actions of my life. I traveled solo halfway across the world to Ubud, Indonesia (Bali).…

Why Every Man Should Be Strong

Even though “Semper Virilis: A Roadmap to Manhood in the 21st Century” turned out to be a truly epic post (more like a short ebook, really), I actually had to greatly pare down many of the passages, especially in the “Training Program and Exercises” chapter. What I decided was that after putting...

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Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.
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The Best Time to Buy a Car — Did you know the best day of the week to buy a car is...

The 11 Best and Worst Things to Buy Used

We often get what we pay for, and when it comes to certain items, some people wouldn't dare buy used. But while there are risks to buying someone else's trash, not every used item is a terrible buy. (See also: 31 Reasons to Love Thrift Shopping)

From a financial standpoint, some used items are...