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19 Things Most Tourists Overpay For, and How You Can Avoid Them

It's almost a given that tourists overpay for things. Sometimes it's because we don't know the actual (local) cost, or are unaware of negotiating tactics. Sometimes we think we're getting a good deal, but are actually unwittingly crippling local economies.

And before you think, "I'm fine with...

Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?

Water conservation is a big deal here in California these days. But even if your area isn't suffering from drought, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment are still good reasons to use less water.

How do you use less water? What is your main reason for conserving water —...

Nine questions to help unclutter your recipes

If you would like to unclutter your own recipe collection, the following nine questions may help you to reduce your number and better organize those you wish to keep.
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5 Inspiring People Who Each Paid Off Over $100,000 in Debt

Americans today owe over $11 trillion in debt and that number is on the rise. On a household level, that averages out to $15,191 in credit card debt, $154,365 in mortgage debt, and $33,607 in student loan debt — per indebted household.

Carrying a large debt load may seem like a necessity for...

10 Products That’ll Save Your A** At Work (And Maybe Even Get You a Raise)

When you work for someone else, that little behind of yours is always on the chopping board. You know you’re a peon in corporate America if you stress over deadlines, get scolded by managers, get that nervous sweat when the big bosses pop in for a visit, deal with annoying or unproductive...

How to Find Good Franchise Opportunities

Welcome to
part two of our series on buying and running a successful franchise. In this tutorial, we’ll take you through the steps involved in
searching for franchise opportunities, and give you some useful resources for
finding the best ones to invest in.

Before you
start your search, of course,...

The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Do

Intelligence manifests itself in many different ways: financial success, fancy degrees from Ivy League schools, and the ability to solve problems may all indicate "smart."

Perhaps most interestingly, though, intelligence can be indicated by doing some very dumb things. Specifically, the...

The 5 Best Photo Printers

With the availability of online printing services and in-store photo kiosks, getting photo prints has never been easier. But if you want to get copies of your favorite photos whenever you want without having to leave your home, nothing beats owning a good photo printer. Not only are photo printers...

The Challenge Response: How Stress Can Be Good for You

this story is brought to you by vapor-distilled smartwater, who found unique inspiration for their water by looking up to the sky. we hope the change in perspective this piece offers will help inspire you. Pick up any health magazine or visit any wellness website and you’re bound to see headlines...

The Health Benefits of Cold Showers [VIDEO]

If you enjoyed today’s post on the surprising benefits of stress, and want to start intentionally adding some healthy stress to your life, a regular cold shower is a great place to start. Here’s a video that covers the many benefits of this mind-steeling, body-rejuvenating habit. For...

How to Gather 100,000 Emails in One Week (Includes Successful Templates, Code, Everything You Need)

This story is about the launch of Harry’s, a new men’s grooming brand. Specifically, it will explain how they gathered nearly 100,000 email addresses in one week (!).  This post includes all the email templates, open-source code, and insider tricks that you can use to replicate their success....

Can a Stunt Project Help to Build Your Habits? Sometimes, But Be Careful.

As I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m hard at work on Better Than Before, a book about how we make and break habits. Sign up here to be notified when it goes on sale. I’ve noticed an issue that often arises when people are trying to change a habit. When people want to get into a habit,...

Best Money Tips: The Technology Edition

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we are featuring some of the best articles from around the web about technology, ranging from apps to smartphones to green tech and more!
Top 5 Articles

Save Thousands by Cutting Dying Tech from Your Life — Cutting your landline and...

How to Be Prepared for Anything

‘Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.’ ~Marcus Aurelius By Leo Babauta There are various ways to prepare yourself for what might come your way, whether that’s a tough work...

The Guide to Staying at Hostels for People Over 30

While the term "hostel" seems synonymous with youth culture and student backpacking trips, I've met people of all ages and professions while staying in hostels. What many adult travelers don't realize is that hostels are great for business people, retirees, and even family vacationers who...

Organizing: valuable and inexpensive

Getting organized is valuable but it doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many ways to create customized organizing solutions with a small budget.
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Are You Smarter Than Your Sibling? (Your Birth Order Might Provide the Answer)

Does birth order impact overall intelligence? It's a question researchers have been asking for centuries and continue to investigate today. And while there are many factors that contribute to personality and smarts, studies do show that where you fall in your family tree may have some impact on the...

4 Baby Steps to Approach Minimalism As a Lifestyle Today

For anyone who is not acquainted with the trend, let me give you a quick overview. In recent years a crowd of authors and bloggers revived this very old philosophy, which is based on the principle of living more conscious with less possessions and distractions. Sites such as Zen Habits, The...

Maria Popova: Staying Present and Grounded in the Age of Information Overload

The founder of "Brain Pickings" discusses the tug of war between ambition and mental clarity.

5 Ways to Stop Wanting More Without Settling for Less

Many people invest their hope for a happier life in future achievements. For you, this could be a higher salary, a family milestone, or a more relaxed lifestyle.

In reality, there will always be another achievement on the horizon. Happiness can only be enjoyed today, in the present moment. (See...