The countdown is over, the champagne glasses are emptyand holiday sweaters are selling at huge discounts. And you know what that means? It’s time to start working on all those lofty resolutions you made. Here’s to a year of (finally) feeling less stressed and more confident about your money. Revisit Your Budget Tweaking yourbudgetis something you should consider doing every month. Start by reviewing your 2014 expenditures and compare them to the plan you put in action last January....

Still, being afraid to fly is perfectly okay. you’re free to even get a turbulence forecast right from the app before your flight. SOAR - Conquer Fear of Flying| iOS App Store SOAR - Conquer Fear of Flying| Goolge Play Store

Here’s what that means. Subconsciously, people are looking for validation that they are superior to other individuals or groups. Check out the link below for their full postit’s a good read. A Second Chance to Make the Right Impression| Harvard Business Review Photo byBlondin Rikard.

That’s a huge waste of energy. Keep it unplugged unless you actually need it. Plug it in a few days before you need it and unplug it when you aren’t using it. Why it’s not okay to have a second refrigerator| The Washington Post viaConsumerist Photo byNicolas Nova.

In most large cities there are tons of great, free activities. We asked you foryour recommendations for New York, now let’s focus on Los Angeles. What free activities have you done in and around LA?

In short, good friends show up. When in doubt, go. Friends remember friends who answered the bell. Likewise, it can be easy to turn down friend’s invitations or requests for favors. You probably already spend a ton of your energy at work and with hobbies or family. Good friends will understand if you occasionally can’t show up, but time will take its toll. You have to work on friendship like you work on everything else| The Washington Post...

Twitter Analytics are typically for business clients, but now anyone with the iOS app can see these stats. These stats only work on the iOS version of the official Twitter app (for now). When in the app, just tap on one of your tweets. Underneath will be View Tweet Activity. From there you’ll see all the stats on impressions, engagements, favorites and click throughs. Twitter Users Can Now Track Tweet Impressions, Engagement Numbers Right in the iOS App| TechCrunch

Like the 529 plans, states regulate the specifics of ABLE accounts. Check out the link for the details. 10 Things to Know about the ABLE Act| Autism Speaks viaForbes Photo by401(K) 2012.

We asked you, and here are five of the best options, based on your nominations. You gave us plenty of options, but we only have room for the top five. Here they are, in no particular order. It’s affordable, tooit’ll set you back around$58 at Amazon. Read morein the nomination thread here. If you’d like one, you could pick it upfor $140 direct from Swiftech. you might read all about itin its nomination thread here....

Collar stays keep your shirt collars from curling, but they are easy to lose. you’re free to turn an old gift card into a cheap and recycled collar stay. Collar stays aren’t expensive, but gift cards are worthless after you’ve used them. Then you’ll have a crisp, clean collar that’s environmentally friendly. If you’re a guy who wears dress shirts| Reddit Photo byRobert Sheie.

After the holidays, most stores are discounting wrapping paper. You’ll get 50% off or more. That inexpensive wrapping paper makes great drawer or shelf liners. If you want holiday themes, buy it now and start rolling it out in the house after Thanksgiving. Stylish Drawer Liners| Making Home Base Photo bytorbakhopper HE DEAD.

If you’re using dark pans, you’ll need to adjust your cooking time and temperatures. Chow explains why, even when you follow a recipe, your baked goods may not come out right. Dark pans will cook the outsides faster so either your baked good over-brown or the interior isn’t done. Start with lowering the oven temperature by 25 degrees. Then, check for doneness 10 minutes earlier. Check out the link for other hidden baking problems....

In 2005, programmer Henrik Warne developed RSIrepetitive stress injury. Over the course of six months, the condition progressed so severely that he considered a career change. Fortunately, through a combination of actions, he managed to get rid of the pain and fully recover. This week, we’re tackling RSI. Early in 2005 the muscles in my forearms started to hurt. I realized fairly quickly that I had RSIRepetitive Stress Injury. After about a month of pain I went to see a doctor....