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13 Things Successful People Do Every Morning
While there are many factors that influence a person's success, those who have discussed their preferred habits or have documented their own tricks of the trade seem to have several common denominators when it comes to reaching their goals. Many of these commonalities involve the morning...
Best Money Tips: Legal Sources of Non-Taxable Income
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on legal sources of non-taxable income, the happiest jobs around, and how to score a deal without leaving a store's website.
Top 5 Articles
15 Surprisingly Legal Sources of Non-Taxable Income —...
10 Things You're Paying Too Much for When You Travel (and How to Pay Less)
You may eagerly anticipate a getaway or a weeklong escape, but traveling isn't always a bargain. The cost of airfare, hotels, transportation, food, and entertainment can hit your pocket hard. And if you don't plan well, you can easily overspend in these areas. (See also: Get Your Travel...
Now Is the Best Time in Years to Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer
One of the most frustrating realities in personal finance is the high rate charged on credit card balances. Even if you pay more than the minimum each month, the high interest rate severely limits the effectiveness of your payment. Whether you are trying to deal with holiday debt or take control of...
Success and Happiness: It's Your Heart vs. What the Others Think
How do you know you are successful in life?
You can either judge your achievements by other people's standards or by your own definition of success.
So the first step to success is knowing what success means to you. Otherwise, you won't even know it when you get there, right?
Read...
The Random Show, Episode 23 — New Year’s Resolutions, Firearms, Start-up Finds, Zelda, and Obscene Thoughts on Grey Hairs
There are dozens of topics covered in this wine-infused, bromantic episode of scatterbrained nonsense. Like what? Well, plans for 2014, firearms, tech finds and start-up talk, the goodness of Zelda, favorite recent books, and much more. O-tanoshimi dane! One special offer: If you sign up as one of...
“The Constant Temptation to Succumb to a Mindless Habit Like Checking Email Is a Constant Threat.”
Habits interview: Nir Eyal. I first learned about Nir Eyal through his terrific blog, Nir and Far, which is about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Then I met him at a conference, and had a chance to talk to him in person. A few weeks ago, I read his thought-provoking new...
Improve your productivity by reading the manual
I recently saw a comment online that read something like, “All I use the iPhone’s Home button is for is taking screenshots. What else is it for?” Here at Unclutterer, we believe that knowing what your gear is capable of doing improves your productivity and helps to keep you organized. In short, we...
I Tried to Quit & It’s Too Hard!
By Leo Babauta You might have uttered the title of this post before — I know I did when I tried to quit smoking. And when I considered giving up meat, cheese, sugar, and more. Quitting something can seem incredibly hard, so much so that we don’t even want to put ourselves through the...
12 Easy Ways to Improve a Bad Mood
Many things can cause or contribute to a bad mood, even if you're usually an optimistic person. Circumstances such as stress at work, a disagreement with a friend, or a difficult family situation can send your mood into a funk. Sometimes, you're just having a bad day and you need a little...
Real Estate Investing Is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think
Real estate often seems to be the "ugly stepchild" of the personal finance community.
Most individuals understand that there is something there, but don't talk about it because it appears mysterious, complicated, and only for the super rich. However, I believe real estate investing...
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Valentine's Day
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
Top 5 Articles
Save Money on Valentine's Day — Cooking a special dinner or...
Drink Your Tea: Types, Health Benefits, and How to Brew a Perfect Cup
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea." On any given day 158 million Americans drink tea — and for good reason. Different types of tea have been shown to boost the immune system, regulate cholesterol, and fight cancer with...
The 5 Best Paper Shredders
Every house and office should have a good paper shredder. Paper shredders help to keep your private information safe by destroying private and confidential documents that may contain sensitive information. While buying a shredder may seem straightforward, there are actually many factors to...
The 3 Simple Ingredients to a Successful Conference
I have a confession to make. I love going to conferences.
I love learning from really smart, successful speakers who share their best “insider tips” on how to get ahead. I eat it up.
But here’s the problem: it’s incredibly hard to find really good conferences.
So many of them are truly bad....
A Man’s Primer on Gin
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Joe Maiellano. Gin is perhaps the most versatile of the distilled spirits. Sure, whisky is delicious. With a world full of smoky single malts and spicy ryes (not to mention bourbons, and the underrated yet very fine selection of Irish whiskies), who...
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This week's topic: Having a Frugal Valentine's Day! Learn about saving on gifts and Valentine's Day celebrations. Share with us what you are...
Unitasker Wednesday: Hygienic Dishcloth Store
This week's unitasker selection comes to us from Britain. Since I have never been to the Isles, I must assume that this device exists in their country because they do not have washing machines or microwaves. Britain must be a land lost in time and technological development, and therefore have need...
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These Are the 8 Most Common Homebuying Mistakes Foreclosure Experts See
As a foreclosure prevention advisor at a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved counseling agency, I see my clients suffer the consequences of their homebuying mistakes on a daily basis. Sometimes they are facing foreclosure due to the economy — job loss or pay reduction — but a...
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