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By Leo Babauta On a typical day, I’ll be in a work mode that looks something like this: I’ll check my email and process it as quickly as possible. Then I’ll open a document to write something. I’ll quickly switch to one of my favorite sites for finding well-written or useful...

We spend a lot of our lives in shoes — and about $25 thousand in a lifetime — so it's in the best interest of our bank accounts to properly care for them. (See also: 8 Ways to Help Your Clothes Last Longer)

With that in mind, take a look at these 10 ways to make your shoes last...

So you're changing jobs. Congratulations on making the next big step up the career ladder! But besides taking on new job duties, there are also some important financial decisions and major money moves to make. Some you'll need to handle before leaving your former employer, others you must manage...

Whether you are leading a business meeting, attempting to persuade an opposing view point, or questioning the actions of your city council, grabbing the attention (and keeping it) of those in your audience is essential to accomplishing your goal. (See also: 25 Ways to Communicate Better...

It’s getting cold out, so naturally you’ve been feeling like building a cozy fire in your fireplace – a warm, crackling oasis you can sit beside in your man chair while you read thick, leather-bound books and ponder manful thoughts. There’s just one problem: whenever you fire up the...

This week, I’ve been recording the audiob0ok for Better Than Before. I did this once before, for The Happiness Project, and once again, it was an interesting, unsettling process. Here’s what I learned about myself and my book: 1. I can’t stand the sound of my own voice. Whenever...

Most of us car owners spend an awful lot of time in our vehicles, whether commuting to work, driving the kids to soccer practice, or just hauling groceries. I'm no big fan of keeping up with the Joneses, but the temptation to purchase a new, shiny car is a familiar feeling for many of us, even...
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Instead of fighting the crowds at the mall and hunting for bargains this holiday season, why not take to your kitchen? (See also: 10 Homemade Liqueurs to Bottle for Tasty Gifts)

Forget that dry soup mix and heavy-as-a-rock fruitcake — homemade, edible gifts can be a real treat, not to...
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Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans are powerful retirement vehicles. Beyond empowering you to take the first (and perhaps most important) step toward retirement savings, 401(k) contributions are also made using pre-tax income, meaning they can reduce your current income tax obligation, too. (See...