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How to Launder Money

Have you ever wondered what money laundering actually entails? Are washing machines involved? Is it something only the mob and Columbian drug cartels do?
Wise Bread has a fun little article about both kinds of money laundering: the “classic” scheme involving Italian restaurants and dry cleaning establishments, and the “modern” brand of money laundering […]

How to Win At Monopoly

My family hates to play monopoly with me. Why? Because I always win. I don’t think it’s because of some great scheme I have or some super-secret strategy. I win because I love money, and I can usually convince family members to enter into some side contract that benefits me more than […]

The Attack of the BudgetBot

If monitoring your spending in Quicken on a daily basis just isn’t enough for you then the AIM BudgetBot might just be the answer.

The BudgetBot lets you keep a close eye on your budget by making it available anywhere you have cellular phone service. Using SMS and an AIM Bot, BudgetBot allows […]

Uncover the Mystery Behind Check Engine Light

This post was contributed by my friend John Anderson who recently revealed to me the secrets behind the check engine light.
You are no longer driving the 1969 Ford Galaxy that you did in high school. That cherished old beater would quickly let you know of engine problems with an annoying knocking or clunking sound. […]