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The 3 Simple Ingredients to a Successful Conference

I have a confession to make. I love going to conferences.

I love learning from really smart, successful speakers who share their best “insider tips” on how to get ahead. I eat it up.

But here’s the problem: it’s incredibly hard to find really good conferences.

So many of them are truly bad....

A Man’s Primer on Gin

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Joe Maiellano. Gin is perhaps the most versatile of the distilled spirits. Sure, whisky is delicious. With a world full of smoky single malts and spicy ryes (not to mention bourbons, and the underrated yet very fine selection of Irish whiskies), who...

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This week's topic: Having a Frugal Valentine's Day! Learn about saving on gifts and Valentine's Day celebrations. Share with us what you are...

Unitasker Wednesday: Hygienic Dishcloth Store

This week's unitasker selection comes to us from Britain. Since I have never been to the Isles, I must assume that this device exists in their country because they do not have washing machines or microwaves. Britain must be a land lost in time and technological development, and therefore have need...

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2013 Should you keep a family heirloom or donate it? How to decide if you should keep or donate a family heirloom. 2011 Ask Unclutterer: Organizing photographs Storing photographs in a large tote isn’t the best way to show you value the images. Follow these seven steps to get your images...

These Are the 8 Most Common Homebuying Mistakes Foreclosure Experts See

As a foreclosure prevention advisor at a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved counseling agency, I see my clients suffer the consequences of their homebuying mistakes on a daily basis. Sometimes they are facing foreclosure due to the economy — job loss or pay reduction — but a...

13 Things You Must Inspect Before Signing a Rental Agreement

Before a renter ever signs a lease, he should be proactive about practical matters. While there may be a lot of excitement in looking at a new house or apartment and all it has to offer, it is also important to take the time to check out every aspect of your potential new home. (See also: When You...

5 Tips for Actually Making Money this Upcoming Tax Season

The only sure thing in life are death and taxes.

Everyone has heard that one. So if you don't think you will be facing the grim reaper anytime soon, chances are good that tax season is your primary concern.

But it doesn't need to be that way. Instead, this tax season you can actually make...

How to Overcome Morning Peevishness: Advice from an Antarctic Explorer

There are many lessons to be learned from the divergent ways Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott led their teams in the race to be the first to reach the South Pole. Amundsen’s success was due to his attention to details and the way he extensively planned for every possible exigency, including...

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2013 Unitasker Wednesday: Cakepop chocolate dipper This week’s unitasker is a mini-crockpot that keeps melted chocolate warm. But before you think this is too useful, you still have to melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler and then transfer the chocolate to the Chocolate...