Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.
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]
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]
It's that time of year again. The Museum Of Modern Art is having a ridiculous clearance sale and there are a ton of great art bargains to be had. Everything from home artefacts to posters and personal accessories are up to 90% off! [more]
I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha
Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound
Not everything we eat gets absorbed and used by our body. Our cooking and digestive process destroys and degrades nutrients before our body can use it.
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4 Ways to Find a Reputable Mechanic
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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]
The 10 Best Networking Tips for People Under 40
Getting ahead in the world is all about who you know, so get out there and start meeting the people who can push you forward!
9 Ways to Travel Big on a Tiny Budget
World travel doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. You can see all the sites and still return home with money in your pocket.
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]
MoMA mia! Art is on sale.
It's that time of year again. The Museum Of Modern Art is having a ridiculous clearance sale and there are a ton of great art bargains to be had. Everything from home artefacts to posters and personal accessories are up to 90% off! [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.
Beyond Beef: Tasty, Frugal Protein
If you're looking for filling, inexpensive protein to anchor your meals, there are more options than you may think (and they're delicious!).
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.
Stretching Meals for Unexpected Guests
I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha
Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement
Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.
Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?
If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.
11 Great Apps for Book Lovers
Nothing beats the feel of a well-made book, but you can't carry your whole library with you to the park.
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
6 Ways More Money Does Truly Lead to More Problems
You may think that life gets a whole lot easier when the wealth pours in, but the grass isn't always greener.
One Pot Roast, A Week of Cheap and Delicious Lunches
Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound
Paying While Traveling: Which Is the Smartest Option?
Not all payment options are equal, especially while you're traveling. Here's how to avoid fees — and worse — while paying on the road.
Bioavailability: How to Get More Nutrients from Your Food
Not everything we eat gets absorbed and used by our body. Our cooking and digestive process destroys and degrades nutrients before our body can use it.
Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?
One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.