That way, it’s possible for you to prepare for when it happens again. You might not like it, but you have to learn to deal with it. How to Deal with a Coworker you could’t Stand| Fast Company Photo byDavid Trawin.

Here’s an example. I currently have about five physical magazine subscriptions, including one to the pricey New Yorker. What else do people spend money on that they canget for free? We’re not really looking for obvious answers, like water. We’re mostly looking for items people don’t realize are often free.

Cooking at home is definitely time consuming, and to many, it’s a chore. However, there’s inherent value in cooking dinner for yourself and your loved ones. You are helping people survive. The Year in Dinner| Hazlitt Photo byNick Taylor.

Donating your time to organizations is a great way to give back. But Bankrate points out that youcandeduct your travel expenses as a volunteer. For more little-known tax breaks, check out the article in full. Cash in on uncommon charitable tax breaks| Bankrate Photo byRachel.

Your home is like the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz; it only wants a brain. Luckily, Amazon has theWink Hub for an all-time low $37 today. This one is pretty bare bones, but it’s only $50 today. Today only, B&H will sell you one for under $600. It might be worth it for that OLED viewfinder alone. Note that some of these deals require promo codes. The fact that it’s IPS is just icing on the cake....

The Simple Dollar has three simple questions that will stop a fake collector in their tracks. These questions will see to it they are. What is the name and address of the debtor youre trying to reach? What are the last four digits of the debtors Social Security number? That’ll get them off your back too. Hit the link below for more tips. Expose a Fake Debt Collector by Asking These Three Questions| The Simple Dollar...

Running a good restaurant is quite literally an act of plate-spinning. What’s a day in the life of a restaurant manager really like? Tell us a little about yourself and your experience. My name is Edward. I am 25 years old and I have been managing restaurants for about four years. I currently am a Dining Manager in St Pete Beach, Florida. What drove you to choose your career path? To put it simply, I love food....

Chrome Tab Search makes things a little easier by adding a Spotlight-esque overlay to search through open tabs. throw in in your search query, and Chrome Tab Search looks through all your open tabs. Chrome Tab Search| Chrome Web Store viaHacker News

Denture tablets havea lot of great useswhen it comes to cleaning things, and diamond jewelry is no exception. Be sure to only do this with diamonds, though, andnotemeralds, turquoise, lapis, or pearls. Check out the full tutorial at the link below. How to Clean Diamonds with Denture Tablets| Apartment Therapy Photo byNoee.

Money challenges might not work for everyone. But, most of the time, they can at least teach us something about our financial habits. Consider a month-long “money diet” to see just how much your savings add up. Eliza Cross of HappySimpleLiving has been organizing a “January Monthly Diet” for the past six years. For the entire month, Cross takes a break from all spending that’s non-essential. Again, money challenges certainly have their critics, but I like many of them....

Speaking with Fast Company, blogger Ximena Vengoechea suggests performing a “life audit.” From there, she organized them into short and long term goals, then budgeted her time accordingly. To get those goals down, Vengoechea has a few tips: 1. Give yourself space (physical and mental): Choose a quiet space without distractions. see to it it’s a room with ample wall space, and don’t take any calls. Set aside some Me time, and honor it fully....

A good conversation is all about the back-and-forth; both parties listening and responding. Here are a few tips for dealing with a Chatty Kathy or Mr. Chatterbox. Notice how I said helping, however. So give a shot to keep that in mind as you attempt to get the conversation back on track. It re-enters you into the conversation and adjusts their train of thought just enough to stop their rambling....

Of course, it’s still a smart idea to keep an emergency fund. Pay Down Debt Or Invest? Implement FS-DAIR| Financial Samurai viaRockstar Finance Photo byRental Realities.