Is It Time to Switch to a Credit Union?
Does the iffy economy and mortgage crisis have you skeeved about your bank's future? Maybe it's time to look at your local credit union, who is most likely seeing green right now. Most credit unions do not have high-salary CEOs or huge marketing portfolios to pour their money into, making them more profitable in these tough times for the banking sector.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
5 Surprising Reasons You're Getting Fat
That Big Mac or midnight snack might not be only reason for loosening your belt. While calories do play an integral role in weight gain, you could be packing on the pounds due to lack of sleep or a certain medication you take.
That Big Mac or midnight snack might not be only reason for loosening your belt. While calories do play an integral role in weight gain, you could be packing on the pounds due to lack of sleep or a certain medication you take.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
30 New Ways to Save Big $$$
Trying to cut your family's costs like the rest of America? Skip the $2 call to 411 or the $4 movie rental at Blockbuster. Hit the Internet to find freebies from movies to furniture to vacation spots.
Trying to cut your family's costs like the rest of America? Skip the $2 call to 411 or the $4 movie rental at Blockbuster. Hit the Internet to find freebies from movies to furniture to vacation spots.
How to Find a Great Contractor
You're putting your home in his hands, so make sure he will show up every day and not let your house end up in a pile of rubble. Get recommendations from neighbors, call his references, and take a look at where he lives and what he drives.
You're putting your home in his hands, so make sure he will show up every day and not let your house end up in a pile of rubble. Get recommendations from neighbors, call his references, and take a look at where he lives and what he drives.
What Orwell Wrote 70 Years Ago Today
Peer inside the mind of one of the 20th Century's most prolific writers, George Orwell. The genius behind Animal Farm and 1984 kept a daily journal, now available in blog format.
Peer inside the mind of one of the 20th Century's most prolific writers, George Orwell. The genius behind Animal Farm and 1984 kept a daily journal, now available in blog format.
Friday, August 22, 2008
How to Break Out of a RutIf you feel unfulfilled or unsatisfied with your job, welcome to the club. Perhaps it's an insufferable boss or home obligations disallowing you from performing up to par. Whatever the case, Joel Garfinkle offers some tips to reconnect with your work life, from forming deeper friendships with coworkers to going back to school.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Viagra Helps Turn On Depressed Women
Women can have arousal problems just the same way men do, especially if she's taking antidepressants. Researchers have worked for years on a female equivalent of Viagra, only to find the best cure was the original medication. Viagra has been shown to work just as well for women in lighting that flame.
Women can have arousal problems just the same way men do, especially if she's taking antidepressants. Researchers have worked for years on a female equivalent of Viagra, only to find the best cure was the original medication. Viagra has been shown to work just as well for women in lighting that flame.
Time to Ditch That Airline Card?
Frequent flyer cards are appealing because of their payoffs, but have you read the terms and conditions? Blackout dates, expiration dates, and new fees can make those free tickets just not worth it.
Frequent flyer cards are appealing because of their payoffs, but have you read the terms and conditions? Blackout dates, expiration dates, and new fees can make those free tickets just not worth it.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
New Way to Share Music Online
A new app called SimplifyMedia aims to make the most of your iTunes music library - by allowing you to share your collection with others. Now, your friends (whom you must approve to see your library) can swipe that new, must-have track from you. Best of all: it's safe, legal, and free.
A new app called SimplifyMedia aims to make the most of your iTunes music library - by allowing you to share your collection with others. Now, your friends (whom you must approve to see your library) can swipe that new, must-have track from you. Best of all: it's safe, legal, and free.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Is It Safe for Kids to Use Cell Phones?
The debate about the harmfulness of cell phone radiation still remains inconclusive. It may pose little risk to adults, whose brains are fully developed, but what about your kids? Scientists propose that they may face an increased risk to radiation, coming at a time when record numbers of children own cell phones.
The debate about the harmfulness of cell phone radiation still remains inconclusive. It may pose little risk to adults, whose brains are fully developed, but what about your kids? Scientists propose that they may face an increased risk to radiation, coming at a time when record numbers of children own cell phones.
Simple Ways to Improve Your Powers of Persuasion
How do those top execs effortlessly convince others to do something? Follow their tips, such as welcoming objections, and perhaps you too will be able to
How do those top execs effortlessly convince others to do something? Follow their tips, such as welcoming objections, and perhaps you too will be able to
Friday, August 15, 2008
Most Reliable Blood Pressure Monitors
Nearly 25 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don't adequately control their condition. A personal blood pressure monitor is a helpful tool to keep tabs on the ailment, but many devices simply do not work, especially wrist or finger monitors.
Nearly 25 percent of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don't adequately control their condition. A personal blood pressure monitor is a helpful tool to keep tabs on the ailment, but many devices simply do not work, especially wrist or finger monitors.
Best Colleges in the U.S.
Where should you look to send your kids to college? Forbes created their own list of the top colleges, with some surprising additions. West Point nears the top of the list, as does Wabash College. Never heard of it? Check the list to learn about this, and other, small but mighty colleges.
Where should you look to send your kids to college? Forbes created their own list of the top colleges, with some surprising additions. West Point nears the top of the list, as does Wabash College. Never heard of it? Check the list to learn about this, and other, small but mighty colleges.
Six Sex Mistakes Some Guys Make
Most guys think they know everything about sex. But do you really know what she wants? Can you navigate your way around her body? Many of the "basics" have been disproven.
Most guys think they know everything about sex. But do you really know what she wants? Can you navigate your way around her body? Many of the "basics" have been disproven.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
5 Scientific Theories to Make Your Head Explode
Strap on your thinking cap and take a crazy ride through some of the deepest issues of science. As scientists delve deeper into big questions like evolution and the Big Bang, ideas and theories get wilder.
Strap on your thinking cap and take a crazy ride through some of the deepest issues of science. As scientists delve deeper into big questions like evolution and the Big Bang, ideas and theories get wilder.
The Top 16 Best Hotels in the World
Looking to escape from reality? And you don't even have to emerge from the hotel once you've embarked on vacation. Heavenly lodgings can be found across the world, from South Africa, to India, to Montana. Pack your bags!
Looking to escape from reality? And you don't even have to emerge from the hotel once you've embarked on vacation. Heavenly lodgings can be found across the world, from South Africa, to India, to Montana. Pack your bags!
How to Build a Website for Peanuts
Starting your own website no longer involved learning a coding language or paying a programmer too much per hour to do it for you. Plenty of services on the web allow you to build your website just as your visitors will see it.
Starting your own website no longer involved learning a coding language or paying a programmer too much per hour to do it for you. Plenty of services on the web allow you to build your website just as your visitors will see it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
10 iPhone Apps and Tools to Check Out
The iPhone: it's the new must-have gadget. But have you harnessed all its hidden powers? Send instant messages, play poker, even control your television. Here are 10 tools to enhance your iPhone experience.
The iPhone: it's the new must-have gadget. But have you harnessed all its hidden powers? Send instant messages, play poker, even control your television. Here are 10 tools to enhance your iPhone experience.
Eat Fish to Cut Risk for Vision Loss
Maybe you should try the fish. A new study reports it may save your eyesight in old age. Eating oily fish such as tuna or salmon once a week has been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration.
Maybe you should try the fish. A new study reports it may save your eyesight in old age. Eating oily fish such as tuna or salmon once a week has been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration.
Save Big $$$ on Junior's College Textbooks
Textbooks are just another added expense after you've shelled out plenty for tuition, room, and board. Reduce book costs by looking online for electronic copies, which can save you up to 50%, and some popular literary works can even be found online for free.
Textbooks are just another added expense after you've shelled out plenty for tuition, room, and board. Reduce book costs by looking online for electronic copies, which can save you up to 50%, and some popular literary works can even be found online for free.
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