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Reusing paper towels?! Hmmmm . “Learning how to do more with less, and how to get by with less, is a great skill to learn. What happens most of the time with doing more with less, though, is that it takes precious time to do more with less.” Mighty Bargain Hunter
I suck at negotiating. “If I walked in to a Nordstrom and found a pair of shoes I liked, but decided the $100 asking price was too much, do you think they’d sell ‘em to me for $80? Not a chance. Most US retailers don’t negotiate price. If you aren’t willing to pay the sticker value, you best start looking elsewhere. In Korea, however, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.” Punch Debt in the Face
New Driver’s Guide for Getting Car Insurance. “Before you can hit the road, you need a car insurance policy that provides you with coverage and protection. U.S. law requires all drivers to maintain active car insurance policies, but that’s not the only reason to have insurance. You also need coverage in case of collisions or accidents. Here are a few things to consider as you begin looking for auto insurance.” The Smarter Wallet
How to Use LinkedIn – Connecting the Right Way. “LinkedIn can be a powerful tool. It can help you connect with current and former coworkers, expand your business, and even find a job. But like all good tools, there are right and a wrong ways to use it. As a blogger who is somewhat in the public eye, I receive around 10 connection requests on LinkedIn every week. I delete most of them.” Cash Money Life
4 iPad Alternatives – Best Cheap Tablet Computers. “It’s no secret that Apple set the bar high when the iPad was introduced into the marketplace back in April 2010. Of course, with the release of the iPad 2, the standards of tablet computing were raised to almost insurmountable heights.” Money Crashers