Ever paid for private music lessons? Pricey, no? I know that my accordian lessons got to be too much for my feeble salary to cover.
Now, you can learn music online. Through You Tube! Video lessons, all for free. [more]
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I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
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Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
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Free Music Lessons Online! For now...
Ever paid for private music lessons? Pricey, no? I know that my accordian lessons got to be too much for my feeble salary to cover. Now, you can learn music online. Through You Tube! Video lessons, all for free. [more]
Ask the Readers
Usually, I have a lot to write about. But today? Today there's only one thing I can write about, because this thing is driving me crazy. [more]
TACO TOWN and the gut-busting tributes.
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Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting!
A few weeks ago, I won a copy of Excuse Me, Your Job Is Waiting: Attract the Work You Want from Consumerism Commentary (thanks, Flexo!). [more]
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
The Parable of The Flat-Screen TV
A carefully considered purchase is a wise purchase. On the other end of the spectrum? Meet Dan and his not-so-new flat-screen TV.
Best Money Tips: How to Stop Overeating in 3 Easy Steps
Today we found great articles on how to stop overeating in three easy steps, the things you can leave outside the fridge, and ridiculously simple kitchen projects.
Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?
I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
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Making Your Own Luck is No "Secret"
It's a much older secret than "The Secret," and much truer: Most lucky people are good planners and good decision makers. To a non-planner, a broken-down car is lousy
Best Money Tips: Save Money for Big Expenses
Today we found some stellar articles on saving money for big expenses, replacing lost tax documents, and picking the right car insurance.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Define Financial Success?
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Best Money Tips: Throwing a Yard Sale When You Live in an Apartment
Today we found some fantastic articles on throwing a yard sale if you live in an apartment, networking for jobs, and children and allowance.
The Make You Wanna Holla Presentation
In a realm where the DJ is dead and many spend more time texting and e-mailing than talking, defeat the Borg with a little bit of imagination. And if you've got your PC or Mac join
How to Be Fearless and Do What You Want
Overcoming fear sounds easy when the motivational experts advise it. Get from the scary here to the confident there with practice, planning, and a little playacting.
6 Times We Are Likely to Lie for Money
When are we most likely to tell little white lies (and even some whoppers)? When money's at stake, of course.
Use Holiday Hiring to Get Your Next Job – And Keep it!
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First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities
Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?
What will you do when gas drops below $1.50 a gallon?
Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
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