Feed items
10 Things You Should Do Now to Get Your Finances in Order for the Holidays
In a way, Black Friday has become a sort of ceremonial ribbon cutting for the holiday spending season in America. In reality, the groundwork to spend all that money during November and December can and should be laid during the months leading up to Thanksgiving. To put it succinctly, we should be financially prepared to handle the holidays well in advance of their arrival — because holiday shopping has a way of taking us by surprise and catching us off guard. (See also: How to Avoid Holiday Debt — Starting Now)
The 5 Best Digital Thermometers
Since the dawn of time, we've had a need to measure temperatures for varying reasons. Today, thermometers still serve the very important purpose of detecting fever and illness in people, especially in children. Modern digital thermometers are faster, more accurate and consistent, and often feature a number of additional features than traditional analog thermometers.
What Is a Digital Thermometer?
A digital thermometer is a device that can read temperature, and uses electronics to provide a digital display and manipulate that information in other ways. Thermometer types will differ in where they are placed to test for temperature (most thermometers will use the mouth, ear, rectum, forehead, or underarm) as well as what bells-and-whistles they might include.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Beat Inflation
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on ways to beat inflation, cutting health care costs, and saving big on back to school shopping.
Top 5 Articles
10 Ways to Beat Inflation — If you want to beat inflation, buy a house and drive a fuel efficient car. [Money Talks News]
50 Ways to Cut Your Health Care Costs — Avoiding the emergency room and staying in your network can help you cut health care costs. [Kiplinger]
15 Ways to Make Your Home Look Amazing for Under $100
Beautifying your home doesn't have to mean building a new wing or digging out for an infinity pool (and paying infinity dollars for it!). (See also: 25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Great)
In fact, here are 15 ways you can majorly upgrade your home for under $100.
The 5 Worst Things to Grow in Your Garden
A garden can be an amazing investment for the home cook, foodie, or family provider. Most plants can be grown and harvested for a small fraction of what it would cost to buy even a couple meals' worth of produce in the store. (See also: The Only Fruits and Vegetables Worth Growing Yourself)
There are other types of plants, however, that offer a weak return on your investment. Here are the vegetables I tend to shy away from, and why you may not want them occupying your precious garden space, either.
Cauliflower
7 Ways Losing Weight Will Make You Richer
Whether it's because your doctor recommends that you shed a few pounds, or you're just feeling a bit pudgy, there are many benefits of losing weight. The health benefits of weight loss are oft-discussed, including everything from reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease, to increasing energy. (See also: 7 Killer Ways to Really, Actually Lose Weight)
But what about about the financial benefits?
Here's How Investing in Companies You Hate Can Make You Rich
It's often been said that one simple and effective investment strategy is to invest in companies you know and like.
This is a good approach to getting a solid return on your portfolio, but it's worth noting that investors can also make money taking an opposite approach. (See also: Here's How Investing in Companies You Love Can Make You Rich)
Strange as it may sound, "buy what you hate" may also be an effective investment philosophy when you examine the long-term investment gains on companies with negative reputations.
10 Uses for Velcro That'll Make Your Life Easier
Quick fact: Velcro was not invented by NASA, and the government agency does not hold the patent for it. A lot of people still think it is NASA's baby, but it was in fact invented in 1948 by a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral. He didn't actually patent the idea until 1955, and it of course became very popular after it was included in the space program. (See also: 15 Uses for Nail Polish)
Now, the hook-and-loop fastening system is everywhere. You probably have something close by that uses Velcro in some way. You can buy it in long strips, in small patches, with and without adhesive, and in a variety of different colors. But what can you use it for beyond the obvious?
Wise Bread Reloaded: Back to Back to School
It used to be that Labor Day marked the start of the school year. Not these days. For many districts across North America, late August is when class is in session, and that means the back-to-school season starts a little earlier than usual, too.
This week's collection of Wise Bread classic articles takes us back to back-to-school once again, with tips and tricks on saving on school supplies, saving time, and saving the environment.
How to Save on School Supplies Without Going Crazy — Carrie Kirby shares how she saves time and money on back-to-school by seeking supplies from unexpected sources, maximizing rewards points, and taking advantage of loss leaders.
Your Resume Sucks — Try One of These Instead
Of all the things you might need for a successful job search, a good resume has historically been the most essential.
The problem is, most resumes look pretty much the same and that can make it hard to get noticed by potential employers. In fact, as someone who's spent time reviewing job applicants, I can tell you that it doesn't take long for all those resumes to start blurring together. (See also: 12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now)
Facebook
Become a fan
Twitter
Follow us
RSS
Subscribe