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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My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations.
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[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here]
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I finally buckled under the pressure to remain in the loop with Oprah and I rented 'The Secret.' Now, before you think I’m going to offer a movie review, I’ll simply say that it fe
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Yellow cake mix goes on sale all the time where I live. For under $10, you can usually score 15 or more boxes! This is great if you’re making cakes, but what if you just don’t have
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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
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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]
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.
6 Skills That Helped Your Boss Get Ahead
Ever wonder how those at the top got there? Follow in their footsteps with these job skills and you will get there, too.
Free Day of Doggie Camp
My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations. Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]
Best Money Tips: Five Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
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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]
Can't buy me love...but maybe I can buy happiness
Gretchen over at The Happiness Project claims that money can buy some forms of happiness. [more]
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Workout Routines
Today we found some great articles on money saving workout routines, saving on your electric bill, and money tips for new grads.
Build your own computer...submerged in oil.
It's one thing to build a PC. Pah, everyone's doing that. But imagine the look on your friends' faces when you show them a computer in an aquarium filled with mineral oil. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Host a Yard Sale
Today we found some awesome articles on hosting a yard sale, shopping smarter for crafts, and frugal health and beauty tips.
FREE food for diabetics
Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. [more]
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save on Restaurant Meals
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to save on dining out, how to make the most of your spare change, and why it might be time to stop couponing.
‘Secret’ Attraction
I finally buckled under the pressure to remain in the loop with Oprah and I rented 'The Secret.' Now, before you think I’m going to offer a movie review, I’ll simply say that it fe
How to Be Upwardly Mobile
Research shows that most people aren't moving past their parents' income class — but you don't have to be a statistic.
5 Things to Spend More on Now
From DIY home repairs to family vacations, you'll end up wealthier and happier in the long-term if you pony up some extra cash now for these five things.
Lovely Links from All Over the Web
Just when you thought we couldn’t get anymore love from other blogs, Wisebread is thrilled to be mentioned by some very kind folks from around the web. [more]
Dump Cake and Other Sweet, Easy Treats
Yellow cake mix goes on sale all the time where I live. For under $10, you can usually score 15 or more boxes! This is great if you’re making cakes, but what if you just don’t have
Critical Illness Insurance For Wise Patients
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