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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Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]
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.
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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]
Best Money Tips: 17 Places to Watch Movies and TV for Free
Today we found some great articles on where you download or stream movies and TV shows for free, ways to make your home eco-friendly, and how to brew coffee without a coffee maker.
8 Ways to Profit Off Your Cabin Fever
Winter has you stuck inside? Use your time away from the great outdoors to supercharge your finances.
Malaria-Resistant Mosquito: Frugal Research or Future Pox?
File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?" Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [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.
Start Investing Today: Acorns Lets You Invest Your Change While You Shop
What if you were able to automatically invest some money, every day, in small stress-free amounts? Could investing be that simple? Yep. Just sign up for Acorns.
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Workout Routines
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Broken down? Turn your pencil into a flashlight.
If there's one thing I know about travel, it's be prepared. But it's sometimes easier said than done. We all know we should carry emergency supplies in the trunk of the car, and one of those essentials is a flashlight. [more]
24 Easy to Make Grab and Go Snacks
Quell a case of the munchies without sabotaging your diet. These healthy, sweet, and savory snacks are perfect to grab and go.
Critical Illness Insurance For Wise Patients
There are many people who believe in insurance, and just as many who are vehemently against it. Personally I'm a believer, but I also know that there is no blanket solution for
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Today we found great articles on the household products you’re underusing, mini habits of insanely successful people, and tips to snag a higher salary at your first job.
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
4 Financial Steps to Take if You Want to Be a Digital Nomad
Before you pursue the digital nomad lifestyle, make these money moves first.
10 Stocks to Invest in During the Holidays
These companies are poised for a big holiday blitz and that might make them good stocking stuffers for your portfolio.
Weight Watchers for Your Wallet
There are a lot of parallels between losing weight and saving money — in fact, some of the best financial advice comes from dieting.
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Thinking Inside the “Little White Receipt Box”
One box + Lots of Receipts = Financial Responsibility for this blogger!
11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth
If you're looking to begin your first career, or switch to a better one, these are the jobs with the best prospects, near-term and long.
You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.