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According to a new survey from Insure.com, the most expensive 2014 car to insure in the United States is the $110,000 Nissan GT-R Track Edition, which requires a few bucks less than $3,200 in premiums to cover for 12 months.

The super car is better known in some quarters as “Godzilla,” for it is a monster that emigrates from Japan. Sporting a twin turbocharged V6 engine that boasts 545 horsepower, the lighting quick GT-R Track Edition rockets from zero to 60 in a scant three seconds, and touches speeds of 190 to 200 miles per hour.

So what kind of person buys and drives Godzilla? A well-heeled one no doubt. But also a guy, for it is inevitably a male buyer, who just adores aggression.

There are many moments in my professional and personal life when I need to bear down and concentrate for a little while.

I need to write an article.

I need to do my taxes.

I need to finish a book chapter.

I need to review my investments.

When I’m doing these things, I don’t want to be interrupted. Interruption disrupts my train of thought. Interruption causes my task to take a lot longer than before. Interruption often results in a reduction in the quality of my work, and when I’m doing an important task, I can’t afford that reduction. It eventually hits me in the pocketbook.

Interruption is bad. I want to avoid it.

In the past, I’ve mentioned a lot of techniques I use to minimize interruption. I turn off my cell phone. I turn off my internet router or block distracting websites. I close my office door. I shut off my email program.

We all have times in our lives when our days go from busy, to full, to "I cannot manage one…more…thing." It's in these times where the seemingly small acts of others can make a huge difference. Uplifting a mood can make someone's day, and therefore, make his or her workload seem a bit more manageable. That, in itself, is good medicine. And anything that makes this life a little better for all of us is a good thing. (See also: 25 Ways to Make Someone Happy Today)

Below are 100 easy ways to brighten someone's day. You may not know the difference your small act of kindness could make for them, and yourself. What goes around, comes around, after all!

This article is by staff writer April Dykman.

On average, women earn less than men for the same job and performance level. Popular thought has been that that’s because women simply don’t ask for more money. Makes sense, right? You have to ask for something in order to receive it.

But there’s something about that line of thinking that has never sat well with me.

I asked and did not receive

During college, I worked for almost four years part-time for a hair product distributor. My first job there was answering the phones, but due to my Mac knowledge and Adobe Illustrator skills, I quickly moved from the front desk to working side-by-side with the CEO on marketing projects and event planning.

The idea of winning something for nothing is appealing. As an avid enthusiast of entering sweepstakes and contests, I have over 15 years of experience and plenty of wins, I can vouch for the hobby as one that can help you obtain cash, trips, gadgets, and more with just the investment of time and patience. For many people, however, a lack of both time and patience leads them to frustration. "Why haven't I won?" many ask — even after just a few weeks of starting the hobby. Here is what I've learned over the years. (See also: How to Win in Online Sweepstakes)

When purchasing a set of wireless headphones, there are a number of pros and cons to consider. Most obviously, wireless headphones rid you of annoying cables that are not only a nuisance, but can also tear or rip, leaving your headphones severed. On the other hand, sound quality via wireless headphones still don't compare to their wired counterparts. However, the best wireless headphones minimize the quality gap between the two.

Finding the most affordable online colleges comes down to looking for the best value, not just the lowest cost. You want to get what you pay for and then some, especially given that any degree is a two or four-year investment.

That means that to find the best online schools for your money, you have to dig deeper, considering factors like faculty credentials and available student services in addition to tuition costs. This information will give you a more complete picture of the overall quality of the education you’ll receive.

Key Online College Statistics

• 5.5 million US students taking online courses
• 2.6 million US students taking online classes exclusively

*Source: Most recent U.S. Department of Education online enrollment survey

The Affordable Care Act requires most American citizens to have health insurance or health care starting in 2014. Many of those required to have health insurance will owe additional tax if they are not enrolled in a plan. It’s no surprise that many citizens are not happy about being told by the government that they have to spend money. And whenever the government requires something of its citizens, it doesn’t sit well with many of those who don’t agree with what is being required.

Alissa Fleck

Well, that really depends on your phone’s make and model and how broken we’re talking. Let’s say you trip and drop your smart phone down a flight of stairs or accidentally fling it into a toilet and find that some critical function has been lost. It will no longer text or tweet, or has stopped [...]

What can you do with a busted smart phone? from personal finance blog Bargaineering.com.

This blog was posted by Alissa Fleck