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Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses

Budget blowouts are often the result of impulse spending, maintenance neglect and poor planning. Most people don't even realize what they're doing - or not doing. To find ways to save on everyday expenses, take a close look at where your money...

Using Twitter to Search for Jobs

Is job hunting getting you down? Your problem may be in trying to find a new job using old methods. Adding a personal component by taking your search to Twitter can give you the edge you need. Read on to learn more about trying a Twitter job search...

Direct TV or Dish Network: Which is Cheaper?

You've seen the commercials as Direct TV and Dish Network battle it out, but is there any real difference between the two services? Dish Network claims to be cheaper and Direct TV claims more bang for your buck. So, which is cheaper, Direct TV...

Making a case for inline validation

As a rule, web forms aren’t the most user friendly of tools. They require a series of questions, and then don't inform you of a misstep until you've finished and hit submit. The most poorly built forms make you start over at the beginning...

The Pros and Cons of URL Shortening

URL shorteners have been around since tinyurl.com opened its doors in 2002, and they certainly have some clear uses. But there are valid arguments against shortening URLs as well.

Web Development and Your Health

Web developers are notorious self-abusers, but not in a fun way. We tend to squint at the screen for long hours, forget to eat, and get very little exercise above the wrist. We slump in ergonomic chairs and place our monitors at angles that make us crane...

Bills you might be able to negotiate

Everything about the economy has changed, and some types of businesses are changing with it. In an effort to save their sinking businesses and retain loyal customers, some retail and service providers will bend over backwards to offer incentives.

Seized Government Property Auctions: What's the Real Deal?

You've probably been seeing a lot of advertising about how you can cash in on seized government property auctions by purchasing a book or subscribing to a website service. What can these programs offer that you can't find out for free? Read...

How To Do An Annual Financial Checkup

You may be careful to get your car serviced on time, but when was the last time you did a comprehensive review of your financial picture? Learning how to do an annual personal finance checkup will help ensure that you are on the road to financial...

Fun Birthday Presents for Old Guys

It's not easy to buy birthday presents for old guys. The first thing to remember is that the hair may be gray but the guy inside is the same. Birthday presents should speak to that guy that still lives in there and touch that part of him that will...