Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category:

How to Save Money on Hair, Beauty & Nail Salon Services

{ Posted on Apr 11 2012 by Lainie Petersen }
While many people think of beauty and grooming services as frivolous expenditures, the truth is that your personal appearance can make a huge difference in your finances. When you look and feel attractive, you have more self-confidence, which is something ...Read More »

6 Tips for Buying Antique & Estate Jewelry

{ Posted on Apr 10 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
My mother recently gifted me a locket that once belonged to my grandmother, and it is one of my prized possessions. It is an heirloom I plan to someday pass along to my own daughter, and in addition to holding ...Read More »

How to Create Strong Passwords and Prevent Hacking & Phishing Scams

{ Posted on Apr 10 2012 by Emily Guy Birken }
Years ago, when online shopping first became a popular way to do business, I remember being one of the many cynics who thought it would never catch on. I was certain that most people would be wary of giving websites ...Read More »

Top 5 Best Wireless Routers of 2012

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by Sandra Parker }
With all the wireless capable devices available, you simply have no option but to go wireless by adding a router to your home network. The wireless router is arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever buy ...Read More »

How to Get the Right Size When Shopping for Clothes Online

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
Let’s face it: Shopping for shoes and clothes online can be a gamble. Sizes vary widely across different stores and brands, and sometimes, sending back the wrong size can be a major hassle. I’m notoriously bad at shipping back stuff ...Read More »

How to Get Affordable Medical Care Without Health Insurance

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by Amelia Laing }
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 50 million Americans are without health insurance. Many of the uninsured use emergency rooms as a last resort for their health needs, since the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active ...Read More »

How to Get Affordable Medical Care Without Health Insurance

{ Posted on Apr 09 2012 by Amelia Laing }
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 50 million Americans are without health insurance. Many of the uninsured use emergency rooms as a last resort for their health needs, since the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active ...Read More »

How Wealthy Am I? – 5 Ways to Feel Wealthier Today

{ Posted on Apr 05 2012 by Alison Storm }
Despite the monthly stack of bills, your dwindling checking account, or your seemingly tiny paycheck, it takes an income of just $34,000 a year after taxes to be categorized as among the world’s richest 1%. According to CNN, that number ...Read More »

What Is Cloud Computing and How Does It Work? – Definition & Overview

{ Posted on Apr 05 2012 by Isabel Eva Bohrer }
From floppy disks to CDs to USB flash drives, file saving and sharing has undergone a significant evolution over the past decades. The devices to share files are becoming smaller and have higher capacities, increasingly destined to serve an on-the-go ...Read More »

High Fashion Designer Dress & Handbag Rentals – Worth the Money?

{ Posted on Apr 05 2012 by Jacqueline Curtis }
I was completely glued to my TV during the broadcast of the most recent Oscars. No, I don’t really care who won “Best Makeup” or “Best Cinematography.” I was actually watching to see what everyone would wear. My favorite frock ...Read More »