The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
Using the power of your own mind against you is quite a scam and requires little to no set up, no partners, and no real props. See how Derren Brown does it.
Today we found articles on must-have tools for households that like to DIY, food items you should stop buying and make instead, and beginner tips for raising backyard chickens.
A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.
I’m lucky enough to know, both personally and through friends, some very nice guys in the local police departments. So when they reveal methods of criminals, I am all ears. This ti
From packing cubes to boil coils, you'll be so glad you brushed up on these travel hacks before your next trip. Don't leave home without clicking this.
There’s nothing like starting an article with a double negative is there? Sorry, but it was the easiest way to get my point across. As a father of a 3-year old and a soon to be 1-y
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10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
High tech for mass transit
The local bus company where I live has started providing a bunch of high-tech aids to riders. The coolest one is sophisticated trip planning. [more]
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
Today we found some great articles on grocery saving strategies, making your wedding venue more affordable, and how volunteering can help your career.
5 Budget Destinations Where You Can Learn to Scuba Dive
Scuba diving can be an expensive hobby, but in these five destinations, you can explore the depths of the sea without busting your budget.
Mind Control Guru Can Pay With Blank Sheets of Paper
Using the power of your own mind against you is quite a scam and requires little to no set up, no partners, and no real props. See how Derren Brown does it.
Stop Making These 5 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
It's hard to get by without a credit card or two. They're convenient and critical to building credit — as long as you avoid some common mistakes.
Best Money Tips: Must-Have Tools for the DIY Life
Today we found articles on must-have tools for households that like to DIY, food items you should stop buying and make instead, and beginner tips for raising backyard chickens.
Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
Make These 5 Diet Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
You are what you ate — yesterday, last week, last year. In 20 years, you'll be grateful you made these healthy, and easy, diet moves.
Is this the weirdest freebie ever?
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
This Is How Student Loan Interest Works
Your student loan balance is just one piece of the financial puzzle. You should know how your loan interest works, too.
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.
Never Order Fish on Mondays and 7 Other Bad Days to Buy Stuff
Mark your calendar and hide your wallet. These shopping days of the week, month, and even year come with higher prices and lower quality.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Deal With Difficult People
Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.
Are you giving burglars the key to your home?
I’m lucky enough to know, both personally and through friends, some very nice guys in the local police departments. So when they reveal methods of criminals, I am all ears. This ti
Best Money Tips: Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid
Today we found some awesome articles on things you need to know about financial aid, must-have millionaire habits, and getting financially fit.
31 Super Smart Travel Hacks
From packing cubes to boil coils, you'll be so glad you brushed up on these travel hacks before your next trip. Don't leave home without clicking this.
Why there's no reason NOT to buy store brand baby formula.
There’s nothing like starting an article with a double negative is there? Sorry, but it was the easiest way to get my point across. As a father of a 3-year old and a soon to be 1-y
Want to Watch Tons of Movies for Free? Go VHS.
If you want to see (and own!) tons of movies for free, skip the Blu-Ray — VHS is (still) where it's at.