I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
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[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here]
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Lock bumping - your home isn't safe
I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
Ponder it: to budget or not to budget
Some of us need or want a budget, some of us don't. Here are some tips for deciding which category you're in. [more]
Guess What? Your Bank Rewards May be Taxable
Credit card and bank rewards may be taxable depending on how they're earned. Find out how these rewards are treated, and if you'll be on the hook for taxes.
Google Offers Free 411 - No Ads!
[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here] Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
Best Money Tips: Eating Right on a Budget
Today we found some awesome articles on eating right on a budget, great gifts for grads, and things not to waste money on this summer.
Best Money Tips: Get Your Exercise Without Going to the Gym
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How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Cat?
A cat's true worth can't be measured in dollars...but that doesn't mean that your furry friends don't come with costs.
Best Money Tips: Enjoy Life's Luxuries Without Breaking The Bank
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Pre-career advice
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Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.
So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
No, you DON'T need to buy that...
Watch your dollars fly away, or realize how much you really DON'T need...
8 Ways to Make a Small Room Seem Bigger for $50 or Less
You've got a small room and a small budget. No problem! Make a small space feel luxurious with some cheap — and easy — fixes.
As the Wood Burns: The Top 3 BioMass Heating Sources Revealed
CNN predicted a 22% increase in the cost
Best Money Tips: Make the Most of Holiday Shopping
Today we found ways to make the most of holiday shopping, tips to build confidence as a public speaker, and common money mistakes that military members make.
Find Your Hidden Spending Habits and Save
If you want to increase savings, find your hidden spending habits and wring out the waste. Start by checking out these spending categories.
Best Money Tips: 99 Affordable Date Ideas
Today we found some stellar articles on affordable date ideas, free or cheap winter activities at home, and renovation tips to increase your home value.
8 Necessities That Will Be Cheaper in 2016
2015 was a great year — and 2016 looks even better. These eight buys will be cheaper in the New Year.
So you bought an HD DVD player. Now what?
It’s gone. HD DVD lost the war, Blu-Ray is the winner. Toshiba has admitted defeat and will discontinue all of its HD DVD products. No more players, no more recorders, no more disc
How to get a job--learn the secret from a bad movie
I've read a bunch of books on how to do a job search. They all talk about networking. They all talk about researching the company--knowing what they do and what they need don