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Many of us have parts of our bodies that we absolutely love. Alternatively, many of us have features we'd like to change or at least temporarily modify using makeup or other methods. I'm an advocate for embracing your uniqueness in all its forms; however, even I look for new ways to cover pimples or banish my dark circles.

Here are some quick, clever ways to hide your flaws using a few beauty tricks. (Related: 24 Places to Buy Inexpensive Natural Beauty Products)

So you just forked over a boatload of cash for a shiny new PC, but before you can really do anything other than watch YouTube videos and make crude Microsoft Paint drawings, you have to shell out even more to get the software. With today's leading applications costing hundreds of dollars, editing your photos or managing your finances can leave your wallet feeling substantially lighter. But fret not, for the Internet is your bank account's salvation from pricey PC programs! (See also: The Most Underrated Software You May Already Own)

A recent study by UBC found that dads who do the dishes — and other household chores — tend to raise more ambitious daughters than dads who stick to more traditional (or, dare I say, outdated) gender roles and leave the kitchen duties to the women in the house. (See also: 7 Important Financial Lessons Kids Teach Their Children)

It's easy to underestimate the importance and value of a good office chair in the workplace. In a typical workday at an office, it's safe to assume to that for most of that time you're working sitting down at a desk. Spending that much time in an inadequate office chair could spell back problems and physical pain that could be very detrimental to your productivity and overall health in the long-term.

This unfortunate scenario can easily be avoided by investing in a well-designed and comfortable office chair. Wise Bread is here to show you the best office chairs worth your money and health with our top 5 list.

A colleague whom I respect a great deal talked with me at the end of last week.  He has a way of breaking complex things down into very simple, but profound, terms.

He was explaining how a particular process works, and he appealed to my science background.  He talked about the concepts of ground, and by extension, ground truth, and baselines.

How do you know how good that bargain is?

A baseline is simply a reference measurement for something you want to see how it changes.

How do you baseline something?  Easy:

1. Define what it is you’re measuring.
2. Measure it.
3. Write the value of the measurement down in as much detail as you need to track later.

Here’s an example: I’ll baseline my weight.

Sure, you can get low hotel rates by shopping around on several websites. But if you're the type of traveler who's willing to spend a bit more time for greater savings, there are other ways to get better deals. These three hotel booking methods take some time and effort, but you'll gain access to exclusive hotel rates. (See also: How to Book an Amazing Cheap Travel Package)

Flash Sales

As the name suggests, a flash sale has a time limit, so you'll have to make up your mind quickly. Depending on the deal, the flash sale may only last for a couple of hours, although some flash sale deals remain available for a few days.

You can find flash sale hotel deals on several dedicated travel private sale websites.

When my husband and I bought our first home, I was glued to all those television DIY shows. There were so many things we wanted to do to our starter space, and the Internet hadn't yet exploded with tutorials and inspiration boards. Now? Any and every project you could ever want to do can be found with a quick search. (Related: 25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Great)

Here are some of the best home and decor improvements even novices can tackle.

One of the interesting parts of running a popular website like The Simple Dollar is that you get to see the terms that people type into Google when they’re searching for your site. So, if someone types “money management” into Google and then eventually click on my site somewhere in the results for that term, it can be seen in the site statistics.

I love looking at these terms because they often give me clues as to what people want to see on the site. I’m not so much interested in the popular terms – if 100 people type in a particular term and find The Simple Dollar, I know I’m covering it well.

What I’m interested in are the search terms that have just one or two results. Those search strings often tell a story… and they often stick right into my heart. Some examples:

in debt scared help
how do i fix finances?
need help repaying debt

This article is by staff writer William Cowie.

A short while ago, our readers were asked (talking about your personal financial journey) “What is the next step?” J.D. offered an answer in his 2009 article: the third stage is… investing.

Why?

Why invest? In life, you can get income from only two sources: