Working on a joint project with a less-than-competent colleague can lead to less-than-stellar results. In order to avoid sharing in the blame where you weren’t in charge, the Harvard Business Blog suggests making sure to distinguish your contributions from theirs. More »
The bum economy has been torture on retirement savings, and even folks who thought they’d saved well for retirement are considering going back to work rather than withdrawing funds in a down market. Finance web site Kiplinger suggests an alternative. More »
If you’ve got kids, rowdy roommates, or find you’re just spill-prone, odds are your furniture sees some serious wear and tear. Personal finance weblog Wise Bread suggests getting more mileage out of your indoor furniture by buying outdoor pieces. More »
Part of a creating a copacetic work environment is learning to work well with colleagues. The real secret, according to BusinessWeek, is to ditch your expectations and accept that some people live by a very different set of rules. More »
Don’t have the money to shell out for a new HDTV? No problem. A new study says that simply shifting your expectations concerning picture quality can help enhance your viewing experience — if self-deception is something you can accomplish easily enough. More »
In a tight economy, frugality is key. Part of this waste not, want not mentality is learning or reminding yourself not to purchase extraneous items. The “meat and potatoes” rule can serve as a useful reminder. More »
Google is reportedly experimenting with a new fading homepage design in an effort to create a cleaner, simpler interface. More »
A pre-work run can help energise the rest of your day. To help make sure you get the most out of yours, resist the urge to hit the snooze button before getting up. More »
If your morning scrambled eggs are coming up short and you happen to have an espresso machine handy, the next time you decided to cook up a batch, steam scramble your eggs for a delightfully creamy concoction. More »
You can’t judge a book by its cover. You know this if you’ve watched a fancy vehicle pull up to a much-less fancy-abode. The takeaway lesson? Being rich and appearing rich are two very different things. More »
