I used to be a slovenly brute. OK, not so much slovenly as... average. My morning routine including a shave, shower, and deodorant. I figured that was all a guy had to do to look good. [more]
As a supplement to my last post about using WordPress to set up a personal or business website for free (minus the price of domain name registration and/or hosting), here are some ideas for [more]
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
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3 Cheap Ways to Win Over the Ladies (by Looking Better)
I used to be a slovenly brute. OK, not so much slovenly as... average. My morning routine including a shave, shower, and deodorant. I figured that was all a guy had to do to look good. [more]
Cool & funky things I found FREE on Craigslist
It's amazing what people will throw away these days. Or give away. And that's why I'm a huge fan of Craigslist . [more]
Get a Great Workout for Free With 11 Simple Moves
There's a cheaper, healthier, and more natural way to get in shape than hitting the gym. Forget complicated fitness — get up and move.
A (by no means definitive) list of some cool (and free!) additions for your blog or website
As a supplement to my last post about using WordPress to set up a personal or business website for free (minus the price of domain name registration and/or hosting), here are some ideas for [more]
How to Survive a Road Trip
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when you pack-up the car and depart on a summer road trip. [more]
Waste Not! Revisiting the 5-Second Rule and other Kitchen Classics
Working as a line cook for almost four years exposed me to the dirtier side of the food service business. Generally, I was less-than-impressed
Home Education Curriculum on the Cheap: 10 Ways to Learn for Less
In a recent cost-study I completed, I found that it is possible for American families to spend between $300 and $4325 per year to homeschool a single child.
How to Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing can save you hundreds of dollars a month and help you pay off your mortgage faster. Here's a quick overview of the process.
Americans Spend More Than Other Countries On These 10 Things
Americans are known to be big spenders. Here's how our spending habits stack up with the rest of the world.
The Costa Rica Lesson: Awwwwwww They Got Me
Get Travel Insurance before you go anywhere. Have and not need it. No really trust me.
Investment Allocation by Age: Birth to 10 Years Old
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
Are we too clean for our own good?
Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
How to Do Money Like a Grown-Up
Say goodbye to the messy money matters of your youth. It's time your money sat at the grown-ups table.
Website 101: How to Build a Site and Get It Online
Creating a website is easy with this step-by-step advice that takes you from idea to published product.
6 Ways Greed Is Keeping You Poor
"Greed is good," goes the famous line. After all, isn't greed a natural way to amass wealth? Not exactly.
Why Learning the Guitar Is the Best Investment You Can Ever Make
Even if you never release an album, learning to play the guitar repays the investment many times over. Learn why.
9 Stocking Stuffers for Techies
What can you stuff into a tech-lover’s stocking? Any of these wee gadgets!
Save Money by Rekindling the Art of Reusing your Stuff
We could all stand to learn to rekindle the art of reusing by breathing new life into old stuff.
How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc