Today we found some great articles on foolish financial moves to avoid, healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods, and meditation techniques to end stress.
We often protect our computers, TV’s, and sound systems with special power strips to protect against power surges. Most families I know go the extra mile to stain-protect their li
Hitch hiking has been done for years and years. Simply stick your thumb out and wait for a benevolent driver to stop. But how about thumbing a ride on an airplane?
Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered
At one point or another, you may find yourself needing to cut caffeine from your diet (or at least scaling way back). As a tribute to all those who have had to do without, I gi
Hot dates are often stereotyped as being expensive; Fine wines, fancy dinners, high-priced hotels, and posh resorts top the list of ways we traditionally thi
If you are doing a good job, your employer will want to keep you. And to do so, they know they might need to woo you or otherwise entice you to stay if your skills are marketable a
With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of
A certain level of comfort above the minimum for survival has always been considered necessary for a "decent" standard of living. Just how much is a social construction.
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How to Get Elite Status for Free Hotel Upgrades
Getting a free upgrade to the luxury suite of a fancy hotel may sound like a fantasy, but you just need to know which programs to join.
Relax... It's Only $2
Feeling stressed out, my first instinct is to schedule a one hour massage and order take out from the Chinese place. After doing t
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Foolish Financial Moves
Today we found some great articles on foolish financial moves to avoid, healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods, and meditation techniques to end stress.
Save your Lunchmeat: Insurance for your Fridge
We often protect our computers, TV’s, and sound systems with special power strips to protect against power surges. Most families I know go the extra mile to stain-protect their li
Foods You Can Grow in the Comfort of Your Home
You don't need a yard to grow produce — heck, you don't even need a patio. From mushrooms to berries, discover foods that are easy to grow indoors.
Hitching a Ride on an Airplane
Hitch hiking has been done for years and years. Simply stick your thumb out and wait for a benevolent driver to stop. But how about thumbing a ride on an airplane?
Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!
Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered
Is Credit Monitoring Ever Worth It?
Fraud alert, identity theft protection… do you actually need all these costly credit card add-ons? Consider the free alternatives instead.
10 Kicky Drinks Without the Caffeine
At one point or another, you may find yourself needing to cut caffeine from your diet (or at least scaling way back). As a tribute to all those who have had to do without, I gi
5 Smart Money Moves Your Kids Can Make Over Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is here! Between the ice pops and video games, there are some great opportunities to teach your young ones about money, too.
Frugality Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: 5 Ways to Spend Less and Love More
Hot dates are often stereotyped as being expensive; Fine wines, fancy dinners, high-priced hotels, and posh resorts top the list of ways we traditionally thi
Seven Tax-Efficient Perks to ask your Employer For
If you are doing a good job, your employer will want to keep you. And to do so, they know they might need to woo you or otherwise entice you to stay if your skills are marketable a
8 Career Mistakes to Stop Making by 30
By age 30, you should know better than to make any of these career mistakes. If not, soon you may be looking for another career.
The Quiet Millionaire: Part 6 - Are You Paying Too Much Tax?
The Quiet Millionai
More than just inflation
With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of
4 Ways Coworking Spaces Are Worth It
For telecommuters, the daily grind can be a daily struggle against loneliness. Try a coworking space for a burst of community — and productivity.
America Is On a Roll: 5 Economic Predictions for 2016
The U.S. economy did pretty well in 2015, and the trend is set to continue. Here's what we think the economy will do in 2016.
The 5 Best Whitening Toothpastes
Keeping your chompers sparkly white isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these whitening toothpastes and your teeth always look their best.
Passport Pictures for Under a Dollar
Use this technique to produce passport pictures, visa pictures, and any other required id photos, all for under a dollar.
A decent standard of living
A certain level of comfort above the minimum for survival has always been considered necessary for a "decent" standard of living. Just how much is a social construction.