Partners

Do You Agree with Tolstoy’s Rules of Life?

Every Wednesday is List Day, or Tip Day, or Quiz day. This Wednesday: 10 “Rules of Life” from Tolstoy. I have a love/hate relationship with Tolstoy. I love his fiction, and for that reason keep feeling compelled to learn more about his life, but then am driven away by his faults. I should stay away...

6 Things the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Them

"The rich and the poor are alike; they both worry about taxes." — Anon

There is perhaps no entity disliked more than the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It feels the brunt of our disdain during the late winter and early spring each year and — for some unfortunate souls...

Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save Money in June

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on ways for families to save in June, getting your financial affairs in order, and assimilating into your new job.
Top 5 Articles

7 Simple Ways for Families to Save Money in June — To save money in June,...

The Tim Ferriss Show, Episode 14: Sam Harris, PhD on Spirituality, Neuroscience, Meditation, and More

Listen on iTunes, download, or stream it in the below player now: This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show is sponsored by Bluehost, which I used for my first WordPress blog, and I still use them for sites today. Click here for a special offer! Now, on to our guest… Sam Harris. Sam Harris is...

10 Things Worth Paying More For

 

Is it really wise to pinch pennies in every area? Is it smart to hoard your money without ever putting it to work for you? I'm not talking about investments or risky stock-market schemes. I'm simply addressing the realistic question of whether or not there are situations where you...

Unitasker Wednesday: Jonny Glow

Meant to "help you see where you are going," Jonny Glow adheres to the inside of the bowl and is powerful enough to "glow all night."
Let Unclutterer help you get your home or office organized. Subscribe to our helpful product shipments from Quarterly today.

The Manly Guide to Saving Money

Gentlemen, it is well past time to reclaim the habits and skills that set us apart and define who we are. Put aside the smartphone and the take hold of your tool bag — there's work to do! (And ladies, feel free to ignore the bluster and pick up some tools, too. Anybody can do this stuff.)...

A year ago on Unclutterer

2013 Procrastinating can give you time to think Though procrastination is generally frowned upon, it can be beneficial if you use that time as an opportunity to think through a plan to get your things done 2012 Getting a handle … Continued
Let Unclutterer help you get your home or office...

Exchange Traded Funds: The Low-Fee Investment Option You Don't Know About

Although they've been around since 1993, Exchange Traded Funds (or ETFs) are among the trendiest types of investing out there today. Some people are drawn in by the fact that they trade like stocks, while others love the idea of following a market that seems to be going up again. (See also: Mutual...

These 5 Every Day Distractions Will Suck Your Life Away if You Let Them

We live in a world where almost everyone is in a rush – whether it’s getting to a meeting venue on time, submitting work notes on schedule, beating traffic so as not be late to work or school – these are just some of the common scenarios that mirror how hectic our schedule have become. With so many...

6 Simple Ways to Get More Exercise Without Working Out

By now we've all heard that getting 10,000 steps per day (approximately 5 miles) is the key to a more active lifestyle, weight management, and general well-being. Thing is, hitting that number sounds daunting — especially for those of us who work desk jobs and long hours. In fact, a 2010...

Too Good to Be True? How Trader Joe's Sells Affordable Goods

There are many die-hard fans of Trader Joe's who will assure you that it's the best grocery store ever. And that's not just hearsay. In fact, the quirky grocery chain recently came in first in a national survey that polled people on their favorite supermarket.

RELATED: Organic vs. Conventional:...

Build a Bug Out Kindle: A Digital Survival Library at Your Fingertips

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Creek Stewart, Senior Instructor at the Willow Haven Outdoor School for Survival, Preparedness & Bushcraft. A “bug out situation” is the phrase used to describe a survival scenario which makes staying at home more dangerous than...

Do This One Thing Every Day to Defeat Negativity

"The sky is falling… the sky is falling!" exclaimed Chicken Little when an acorn fell from a tree and hit her on the head.

Sound familiar? Do you assume the worst when your boss calls you in for a meeting, or when your partner says, "We need to talk?"

Negativity is a...

Best Money Tips: Money-Making Schemes to Score You Quick Cash

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some wonderful articles on money-making schemes to score you quick cash, maintaining professional bridges, and family summer vacation ideas on a budget.
Top 5 Articles

11 Money-Making Schemes to Score You Quick Cash —...

Infographic: Always Know Who Should Pick Up the Check

You've just had a nice dinner, great conversation, and many laughs. The server has dropped off the check, and the last bites of dessert have been consumed. The age-old dilemma arises — who picks up the check? Here is a quick infographic guide that helps you figure it out. And keep reading...

The Pile of Index Cards (PoIC) system

Hawk Sugano has devised a system he calls Pile of Index Cards (PoIC). It’s a combination of a "brain dump" (emptying one's mind of all important information by writing it down), long-term storage for reference, and David Allen’s GTD method.
Let Unclutterer help you get your home or office...

Ask the Readers: Are You Part of a CSA?

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a great way to buy local, seasonal produce (and more!) straight from the farm. A CSA membership allows you get a regular supply of fresh fruit, veggies, eggs, or other groceries through the season. However, this kind of service isn't available everywhere,...

Homemade Sunblock and 6 Other Non-Toxic Recipes to Get Your Skin Sun-Ready

As the days get brighter and the nights warm up, we're spending more and more time outdoors. Summer is the prime season for enjoyment and activity, but it's also the height of painful sunburns. I'm trying to become more conscious and careful about the lotions and salves I slather onto my body....

How to Nail a Job Interview Before You Even Step Into the Room

Oh how I used to hate interviewing. I would lay awake the night before dreading the whole thing and really not wanting to even go. I remember there were moments where I would try and convince myself that if I didn’t go, I could take the whole morning off and do something I really wanted to do. Read...