After a rough day, we tend to come home and complain about all our troubles at the office. Change that habit by saying one great thing that happened at work today. My Mom used to ask me what I learned today at school to help give me a positive outlook. This rule applies in a similar context to those of us with slightly more complex lives than grade-schoolers. Just the best thing that day, even if it was just a good cup of coffee....
In relationships, sometimes we’re afraid to say how we feel. This isn’t an excuse to be mean or vindictive, of course. It’s more like the military phrase “permission to speak freely.”
We’vediscussed some great tipsto avoid buyer turn-off when you prep your home for sale. Don’t forget the simple things a home inspector might look for. Buyers often use home inspections to check out a house. The inspector does a thorough walk-through to let the buyer know of any potential problems. The more problems, the less likely the buyer will purchase the house. These are common deficiencies that show up in a report, but the homeowner can easily correct beforehand....
There used to be a time that the price you paid for a flight was the published cost. Those were indeed the days. The helpful folks at SmarterTravel compiled a chart of all the fees charged by domestic carriers intoone handy PDF. Check out the link and keep it handy for your summer travel plans. Hopefully SmarterTravel will keep it up to date as airlines find new and exciting revenue streams....
When learning a new skill, especially later in life, we expect it to come quickly. After all, we’re adults, right? Approaching learning with humility may be a better approach. Business Insider shares tips from a new book called “Mastery” by Robert Greene. He failed because he approached it as a linguist and Christian missionary, from a position of superiority. Entering a new place or path you better learn as much as possible as quickly as possible....
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As adults, we struggle with what we want and what we need. Our bank accounts suffer due to this lack of self-control. Here’s a simple game to teach kids this lesson in a fun way. Let them explain their decision, then give them your answer. This is a great time to talk to your kids about how you decide to use your money. How you budget for things like food, clothes and fun....
You should absolutely follow your doctor’s advice when it comes to medical tests. However, your doctor may not immediately consider these at-home alternatives. Insure.com gives some examples of home-based tests, like Watermark Medical’sHome Sleep Study programorAliveCor’s Heart Monitor. Check out the link for other ways of saving on medical costs. Surviving Your High-Deductible Health Plan| Insure.com viaThe Motley Fool Photo byMorgan.
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You don’t need a ton of time or even effort to upgrade your outdoor space. Here are 10+ such projects to consider. The simplest and quickest bug deterring “project,” though?Plug in a fan. Take it to the next level by adding ahydroponic watering system. you might evenmake your own waterproof speakers(that float!). you might alsocreate a solar oven out of cardboardand let the sun do all the work for you....
Driving a new car can be a great experience, but paying for it is a lousy one. Take that money out of your bank account for three continuous months. Setting up a separate savings account for this money is a smart idea. After the three months, see if you’re free to afford the payments. If so, then buy the car. You’ve got money for some of the down payment saved up....
After all, it’s got garbage in it. Used coffee grounds along with some other kitchen ingredients makes cleaning a snap. You’ve got like the smell of coffee for this tip to work, of course. you might also change the scent with some vanilla or other extract. Mix it all together, let it dry overnight and then they’re ready to go. They’re always right there when you need them. Throw one in each day to keep your disposal running smooth and smelling great....
Merging money in your relationship can be tricky. But at some point, most long-term couples will face the question of how to handle joint expenses. We want to knowhow do you merge finances in your relationship? Do you combine your accounts, or keep them separate? How do you split bills and joint purchases? Maybe you’re cohabiting; maybe you’re married. Maybe you’re even living separately, but you share a cell phone bill....
