Category: TIPS

14 Ways to Use Coffee Filters That Don’t Involve Coffee

It was a dumb mistake. I grabbed the biggest package of coffee filters—a pack of 1,000—only to discover much later that I’d picked up the wrong size for my coffeemaker. Coffee filters aren’t expensive, which is probably the reason I didn’t bother returning them to the store. I suppose I should have tried, but I…


California Experts Share Strategies to Discourage Burglaries

With home and retail burglaries on the rise, security has become a priority for many Californians, and experts say even simple defense strategies are sometimes all it takes to thwart criminals and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Security consultants first recommend taking measures to prevent even becoming a target in the first…


Tiny, Mighty Cleaning Brushes, Natural Ant Repellant, and More Great Reader Tips

Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey—and time-consuming. Today’s first reader has a great tip: Let the master gardeners foot the bill and do all the work while you have a laid-back summer. Then show up to get in on the harvest. It’s all perfectly legal, and…


Investors Pile Into Cash and TIPS in Week to Wednesday: BofA

LONDON—Investors ploughed $14.9 billion into cash in the week to Wednesday and snapped up $1.8 billion of inflation protected U.S. Treasuries as markets suffered a major sell off, a round-up by BofA on flow number based on EPFR data showed on Friday. Fixed income markets attracted the smallest weekly inflow since March at $3.9 billion…


Former Police Officer and Self-Defense Queen Shares Helpful Tips for Staying Safe

A former police officer who left a 15-year career to follow her passion for fitness is now is going viral on TikTok for her self-defense techniques. Collating her police training and martial arts experience into bite-size safety tips, she is now helping others stay safe, one technique at a time. At 47, mom of four…


9 Tips to Get Your First Customers

By Entrepreneur en Español Getting your first client is quite a challenging task (and, truth be told, it could turn into a real headache). These are some ideas that can help you build a portfolio of clients to start your business. Hand Out Flyers It may sound archaic, but it is a very effective strategy for new businesses looking…


5 Tips to Never Lose Your Cool at Work

Work can be stressful, especially if you’re in a management position or in a field that really stretches you thin. The last thing you want to happen is for your temper to ruin a relationship, cost you your job, or damage the reputation of yourself and your business. Even if you don’t have anger management…


Diner Leaves $10,000 Tip for Workers at Florida Restaurant

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—A diner at a north Florida restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share. It happened last Tuesday night as the man, his wife and son finished their dinner at the Wahoo Seafood Grill, the Gainesville Sun reported. Shawn Shepherd,…


5 Tips for a Paperless Office

At long last, the 21st century has arrived in full force. There are driverless cars, armed flying robots, and virtual reality. So is it finally time your company joined the 21st century and went paperless? A paperless office can make your company more efficient, help your employees collaborate more effectively, and ultimately, make you a…


6 Tips for Getting a New Job

There is a major labor shortage happening in the United States right now. There are many reasons why this might be the case, but regardless of the circumstance, this could be an excellent opportunity for many working Americans. Thousands of new job openings mean that this could be the perfect window of opportunity to chase…