I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?"
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]
Your junk car may not seem like it's worth anything, but there's value in almost everything. Before you drop your car off at the junkyard, consider these uses.
[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here]
Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. [more]
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25 tips from the frugally insane.
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Lock bumping - your home isn't safe
I heard about lock bumping last month from a friend. I figured it was all just a bunch of hokum. But I checked it out. It's not a myth, it's not an urban legend. Crooks can make a generic key to open any lock, including yours. And it's easy. [more]
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Malaria-Resistant Mosquito: Frugal Research or Future Pox?
File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?" Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]
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What to Do With a Junk Car
Your junk car may not seem like it's worth anything, but there's value in almost everything. Before you drop your car off at the junkyard, consider these uses.
10 Signs a Stock Is About to Tank
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The 10 Weirdest ETFs You Can Buy
ETFs are a great investment option, growing in number and popularity. But be warned — some of them are just plain strange.
Google Offers Free 411 - No Ads!
[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here] Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
Using These 5 Words Will Help You Feel More Successful
There's no one surefire secret to success — but you can sound the part by adding these confident, professional words to your lexicon.
FREE food for diabetics
Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. [more]
Best Money Tips: Save BIG on Traveling This Summer
Today we found some awesome articles on saving big on traveling this summer, making the most of unused gift cards, and how recent grads can land jobs.
How to Budget During a Crisis
Life happens. When a financial crisis is upon your shoulders, your best defense is a smart budget breakdown.
When Frugal is Stupid
I’m a huge fan of “reduce, reuse, and recycle,†when it is both practical and useful. [more]
How a Family of 4 Can Book a Disney Vacation for $1,000 or Less
Disney World is known for being a budget buster. But luckily, there's a way for you and your family to get in and out for under $1,000.