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Best Money Tips: Money Lessons From Star Trek

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:31 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on money lessons from the new Star Trek, budget travel 101, and sending your child to preschool for less. Top 5 Articles 12 money lessons from the new Star Trek — Learn a couple lessons from Star Trek by...

Should Your Next Car Be Electric?

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:48:32 +0000

With the national average cost of a gallon of gasoline currently hovering around $3.58 (or even $4+ in some areas), filling up your car may seem like a nightmare. Car fuel is one of the most volatile categories under most families' budgets, because prices fluctuate due to a variety of factors, from...

3 Lessons on Overcoming Conflicts

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:57 +0000

Photo by Shannon By Kayla Albert “Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.” ~ Albert Einstein Conflict has always been something that my physical body reacts to viscerally, gnawing at my stomach, growing up into my heart and eventually taking up residence in my...

A year ago on Unclutterer

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:15:00 +0000

2012 Unitasker Wednesday: Pizza PlatesI have to be honest, I don’t understand the need to own six triangular shaped plates with pictures of pepperoni pizza on them for the sole purpose of serving slices of restaurant-made pizza. Introducing, the Pizza Plates New additions to the Unclutterer...

“No Biographer Could Possibly Guess This Important Fact About My Life In the Late Summer of 1926.”

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:21:48 +0000

“Many scenes have come & gone unwritten, since it is today the 4th Sept, a cold grey blowy day, made memorable by the sight of a kingfisher, & by my sense, waking early, of being again visited by ‘the spirit of delight.’ ‘Rarely rarely comest thou, spirit of...

How to Make Smoked BBQ Ribs

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:12:44 +0000

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jeff Mcintyre. Learning basic cooking skills was not a priority for me while growing up. The transition from a fully fed teenager to a totally independent and clueless in the kitchen college freshman was painful. I quickly lost my appetite for fast...

Give the Art of Manliness Collection Box Set for Graduation or Father’s Day!

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:42 +0000

Did you know that our two books, The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man and Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues are available in a handsome-looking cigar box along with some coasters bearing manly iconography and quotes? It’s a...

Ask Unclutterer: Organizing hair accessories

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:53 +0000

Theo is frustrated with his daughter's hair accessories overrunning his home. Repurposed items from around the house might be able to help her organize her collection. Need help getting organized? Buy the DRM-free audiobook version of Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week today for...

The Happiness Lesson from the Finale of the TV Show “The Office.”

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:23 +0000

My daughters and I are huge fans of the TV show, The Office (the American version). We have the DVDs, we’ve watched every episode several times, and they get funnier each time. Now, admittedly, you may question the wisdom of allowing an eight-year-old to watch the show. But I always watch...

Ally Bank Review: Flexibility and Decent Yields

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:37 +0000

While it seems that Ally is a new player in the banking game, the reality is that the bank was actually founded in 1919 as the General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). Today, Ally is known for its competitive yields on cash products, as well as its customer-friendly attitude. A Brief History...

7 Places Teens (and Adults) Can Learn About Money

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:24:31 +0000

We all want to encourage financial literacy in our teens (and ourselves). But what exactly does that mean, how is financial literacy best accomplished, and where can you go to learn? (See also: The Best Money Tools and Toys for Every Age Group) What to Learn Financial literacy is defined by the...

Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:32 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds. Top 5 Articles All you need to know about saving for retirement — When it comes to...

Get It in Writing: A Quick Guide to Agreements and Contracts

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:48:59 +0000

Everybody's heard that worn-out piece of wisdom — get any deal you make in writing because something could always go south with the deal. We hear it regularly, but not all of us do it. It's a bit of a hassle, especially for small agreements. It doesn't make sense to require a contract if...

The First Key to Mastery: Finding Your Life’s Task

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:04:22 +0000

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Robert Greene’s book Mastery. Last time he talked about the importance of the Apprenticeship Phase in gaining mastery over a skill or knowledge domain. Equally important is the need for an unbridled passion that will fuel you through the drudgery of your...

Google X’s Sebastian Thrun on How To Invent Amazing Products & Change the World

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:56 +0000

Google X mastermind and ALVA Award-winner Sebastian Thrun shares insights on how to build groundbreaking products that will change the world.

So You Want My Job: Novelist (+ Book Giveaway)

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:25:21 +0000

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. A lot of men dream of being a writer. Many have even written up a [...] Related posts: A...

Would You Do Me a Favor? Take This Short Survey.

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:33 +0000

One of my Secrets of Adulthood is to It’s okay to ask for help–and today I’m asking! I’m considering adding some new features to The Happiness Project site, and it would be hugely helpful to learn more about you and your views. I’d like to know what’s working...

We’ve cured boredom and that’s not good

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:27 +0000

Turn off, be quiet, and be comfortable with your thoughts. It’s OK, I promise. Need help getting organized? Buy the DRM-free audiobook version of Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week today for only $8.99.

Essential organizing tools: The Staples 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:15:41 +0000

[Sponsored content] In our continued review of essential organizing products we've found at Staples, this item is a 10-sheet cross cut shredder with a Lockout Key -- so it keeps children and pets safe while making its use for adults incredibly simple. Need help getting organized? Buy the DRM-free...

5 Lessons in Contentment from Billionaires Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:04 +0000

By Leo Babauta I sat in a crowd of 45,000 about 10 days ago, watching super-billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger riff off each other and deliver quick wit and worldly wisdom about finances and life in general, at the famous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha....

What You Need to Know to Improve Your Public Speaking

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Public speaking is hard: we’ve all heard that it’s the most common fear, above and beyond death. Everybody in the room is staring at you, which is enough to make most of us want to run. There are some lucky people who seem to not experience that particular sensation or who even seem...

2 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:31 +0000

Investing is arguably the most complicated and intimidating topic within personal finance. Understanding (and making use of) two key investing concepts will go a long way toward demystifying the process while dialing down the fear factor. Let's get started! (See also: The 10-Step Staircase to a...

The 5 Best Washing Machines

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:24:31 +0000

The washing machine is a staple appliance in any household because of our need to keep our clothes fresh and clean. But while many of us are familiar with the use of a washing machine, what happens when we have to purchase a brand new one for our homes? There are a number of factors to consider...

Best Money Tips: Balance Multiple Jobs Without Losing Your Mind

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:32 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on balancing multiple jobs, better ways to invest your tax refund money, and saving on your home entertainment system upgrade. Top 5 Articles How Can I Balance Multiple Jobs Without Losing My Mind? — To...