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The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Say
Have you ever explained something or told a story, only to later think, wow, I must have sounded like an idiot? Even the smartest of us fall into some unexpected speech traps, using crutch words that can only harm one's image. (See also: The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Do)
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13 DIY Clothing Projects for Men
We've already covered 20 Simple and Stylish Clothing Projects for Women and Cute and Frugal Clothing You Can Make for Kids. Though men's clothing projects are much harder to find online, they're well worth seeking out. Any time you can bring new life to the duds you already own, you're saving...
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How to Perform a J-Turn: An Illustrated Guide
I’m a big fan of old cop and detective shows. One of my favorites is The Rockford Files that aired in the 1970s and starred the legendary James Garner as private detective Jim Rockford. The Rockford Files was famous for the car chase scenes in which Rockford would race down bad guys in his...
10 Things Interviewers Really Want to Know When They Ask These Questions
Don't take your interviewer's questions at face value. Often, the reasons why she's asking you these questions is not just to hear your answers, but to read in between the lines and find out what your intentions are and how your character is. We've listed a couple of the most popular...
Best Money Tips: The Entertainment Edition
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we are featuring some of the most interesting articles from around the web about saving on entertainment!
Top 5 Articles
Entertain Your Kids Without Breaking the Bank — Taking your kids to a local park or playground can keep them...
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11 Fun Games That Make You Smarter, Too
"Life is more fun if you play games," said Roald Dahl. (See also: 5 Economy Based Games That Make You Think)
And there's even better news: Those same games can also make you smarter. Here are 11 games that exercise different mental skills.
1. Super Mario Brothers
Good news fans of...
12 Things You Won't Ever Use Again and Should Throw Out Today
I'm a frugal person. I also love to upcycle. So how should you handle items in your home that you aren't using now, but are worried may come in handy someday? While it's a good idea to make a personal assessment of most every item in your home, there are some items you shouldn't waste your time...
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When multitasking can be dangerous
In an effort to get more done each day, we’re often tempted to multitask. As Erin has noted before, sometimes this is fine — for example, running a load of laundry while I’m writing this post is unlikely to cause … Continued
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6 Negative Traits That Are Actually Good for You
Pessimism. Anger. Shyness. Jealousy. Boredom. Impatience.
These characteristics is usually seen as negative. In fact, you hear generalizations that aren't flattering about all of these traits. Pessimistic people aren't happy, anger hurts relationships, shy people hide all their lives, jealousy...
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25 Guiding Questions to Identify and Manage Anxiety While Recovering
You can’t enter a battlefield armed with only an arsenal of interrogative statements. However, acquiring a database of questions can definitely tame a few pesky weeds. For example, I might worry intensely every day. But maybe I can search inside myself to transfigure at least a good chunk of...
7 Online Workout Videos for Free or Cheap
You don't need to purchase DVDs to gain a beefy collection of at-home workouts — YouTube is an excellent resource for quick exercise routines that cost nothing at all. And there are many other free and lost-cost options from which to choose. (See also: These At-Home Exercises Will Give You...
“Habit Change Is Easiest When People Move House or Undergo Some Life Transition.”
Habits interview: Wendy Wood. I was very pleased to get the chance to interview Professor and Vice Dean Wendy Wood, because she’s one of the top experts in the field of habits, and has done much of the most interesting research in the area. For instance, it was her research that showed that...
The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits
What does the United States have in common with Swaziland and Papua New Guinea? We are one of only three countries in the world that does not mandate paid maternity leave. That's right, 178 other countries require paid leave for mothers who have just given birth.
This map shows paid leave...
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This week's topic: Movies on the Cheap! Learn about saving on movie tickets, avoiding breaking the bank at the concession stand, and...
The 10 Commandments of Clean Communication
Loving relationships are the most important factor in a man’s happiness, success, and ability to live a fully flourishing life. And one of the most important factors in creating and sustaining these warm, intimate relationships is communication. Unfortunately, how to communicate with one’s...
Are You a “People-Pleaser?” What Do You Feel Obliged To Do?
I posted yesterday about “Do you resist when anyone asks or tell you what to do?”, about some questions I had about the Rebel Tendency, as part of the Four Tendencies framework I’ve created. The Four Tendencies are part of what I discuss in Better Than Before, my book on habit...
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
As the job market continues to disappoint with fewer and fewer available jobs, we have to work harder at impressing potential employers.
There are thousands of tutorials out there about how to impress interviewers and job gatekeepers. And just like you, everybody else is reading those same...
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Best Money Tips: The Money and Relationships Edition
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on money and relationships!
Top 5 Articles
Eight Biggest Money Mistakes Newlyweds Make — If you are a newlywed, don't make the mistake of harboring financial secrets. [PopSugar...
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12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies
I love finding dual purposes for everyday items. It's a sneaky way of getting more bang for my buck. And — chances are — if anyone in your family is in school, you have quite a collection of school and office supplies handy. (See also: 18 Awesome, Practically Free Upcycled Craft...
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