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$20 in Los Angeles: The 16 Best Ways to Spend It
San Franciscans and New Yorkers love to complain about Angelenos. We're intellectually shallow. We lack culture. We're superficial.
Hilariously, the hate only goes one way. Angelenos don't feel the need to measure Los Angeles against other cities, because we know the truth: Los Angeles is great.
Unlike most world-class cities, Los Angeles is still affordable to mere mortals. It's possible to enjoy a bourgeois lifestyle in L.A. on a shoestring budget.
To prove it, here are 16 quintessentially Los Angeles things to do for under $20.
1. Watch a Movie
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
There is a piece of electronics in my house that I couldn't do without. I need it for communication, research, entertainment, work, basic household functioning, our homeschool lessons, and to occasionally keep my kids' occupied while I make an important phone call or get dinner on the table. There's a good chance it is equally as important to you, too. (See also: Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer)
This Is Why You Can't Postpone Planning for Your Retirement (And How to Start)
It's no secret that for today's workers, the burden for retirement planning has shifted from employer to employee. What many savers don't realize is that the costs associated with retirement are much higher than many workers expect. Over a 30 year retirement, a $2 million nest egg could provide just $66,000 per year in income. That's without accounting for inflation and the decreasing value of the dollar each year. (See also: How to Calculate Future Value and Why It Matters).
The 5 Best Bluetooth Speakers
The days of tangled, messy cables are becoming a thing of the past.
Wireless technology is now a part of reality instead of just science fiction. While not all electronics have cut the cord just yet, audio aficionados may be happy to hear that great wireless speakers now exist, with many options utilizing the latest Bluetooth technology to free up the way you can enjoy your music.
Wisebread is here to help find the perfect cord-free boombox for you with our top 5 list of the best Bluetooth speakers.
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6 Things the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Them
"The rich and the poor are alike; they both worry about taxes." — Anon
There is perhaps no entity disliked more than the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It feels the brunt of our disdain during the late winter and early spring each year and — for some unfortunate souls — far beyond into the future. The IRS has become the punchline to many jokes in the years since its inception. (See also: 15 Surprising Facts About Taxes)
However, there are secrets that the IRS doesn't want everyone to know. These secrets may make your life a little easier and alleviate some of that anxiety that occurs every year around April 15.
Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save Money in June
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on ways for families to save in June, getting your financial affairs in order, and assimilating into your new job.
Top 5 Articles
7 Simple Ways for Families to Save Money in June — To save money in June, families can shop at Farmer's Markets and cut the cable. [Parenting Squad]
A Checklist to Get Your Financial Affairs in Order — It is important to have all your important paperwork in one location. [Christian PF]
10 Things Worth Paying More For
Is it really wise to pinch pennies in every area? Is it smart to hoard your money without ever putting it to work for you? I'm not talking about investments or risky stock-market schemes. I'm simply addressing the realistic question of whether or not there are situations where you should loosen the grip on your wallet. After all, fiat currency (our money) isn't really worth anything in and of itself. We want it — money, that is — because of what we can obtain with it: Property, health, insurance, or whatever else you can think of.
So when is it right and sensible to give in and pay for something instead of being "frugal"?
The Manly Guide to Saving Money
Gentlemen, it is well past time to reclaim the habits and skills that set us apart and define who we are. Put aside the smartphone and the take hold of your tool bag — there's work to do! (And ladies, feel free to ignore the bluster and pick up some tools, too. Anybody can do this stuff.) (See also: 10 Easy to Learn Skills That Will Save You Money)
Fix Your Own Car
Automobile repairs can be incredibly costly when you factor in parts and labor. Considering that many of us don't have a clue when looking under the hood, DIY repairs are not always practical or safe. However, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure your car is running optimally.
Exchange Traded Funds: The Low-Fee Investment Option You Don't Know About
Although they've been around since 1993, Exchange Traded Funds (or ETFs) are among the trendiest types of investing out there today. Some people are drawn in by the fact that they trade like stocks, while others love the idea of following a market that seems to be going up again. (See also: Mutual Fund Basics)
But ETFs are also among the lesser-known types of investments. If you haven't heard of them, or you've only heard of them spoken about in hushed tones, don't worry. You haven't missed the boat. In fact, you can invest in an ETF anytime, once you understand what they are and decide that they'd be a valued part of your particular portfolio.
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