Most Viewed Posts This Week: September 18th – 25th

Posted on September 25, 2015 by resourcefulman

This week, we learned how a government shutdown could affect us, looked at some of the best apps updated for iOS 9, shared some great often overlooked cooking techniques, and more. Here’s a look back.

How do I buy a new iPhone? This tool will help you

The operators made buying a new phone silly confusing . We have simplified this. If you are looking to purchase a new iPhone 6s, this interactive tool will help you find the best way to buy it.

What will the government stop mean to you?

If Congress fails to approve the 2016 budget by September 30, i.e. before the end of this fiscal year, the US government will close its operations. This is a likely scenario as lawmakers have only a few working days left to come to an agreement, and no signs of this are in sight. Here’s what you need to know about how government shutdowns can affect you.

10 Top Facts Everyone Should Know About Money

Monetary rules may be simple, but they are not always easy to follow. If you want to get rich, you need to constantly work on your money habits and rethink your relationship with money. Here are some of the best personal finance tips we’ve shared over the years that everyone should learn or retrain.

Best Apps Updated with New iOS 9 Features

iOS 9 doesn’t come with a lot of new features , but thanks to its multitasking, spotlight search, and responsiveness, apps need to be updated before you can use them. Here is a list of some of the best updated apps.

Five Healthy Cooking Methods No One Teaches

Most of us learn to cook through trial and error, through the Food Network, or force-feed ourselves when no one else will. Naturally, no one knows how to stew chicken or blanch vegetables. Here are a few basic (but helpful) cooking techniques that chefs use every day that the rest of us rarely understand.

What to do if a child lies to you

According to some studies, the typical four-year-old will lie about once every two hours. The typical six-year-old lies even more often (hourly)! Colleagues Parents: What do we do about this deception? How can we win the trust of our children and prevent them from turning into psychopaths? This is the dilemma I’m currently learning with.

How fitness models actually get bodies in a photo shoot

It’s understandable that the shirtless, perfectly chiseled fitness model is on the cover of a magazine at the local grocery store in peak shape, but it’s less clear how he got into that shape in the first place. Well spoiler: it does things that you shouldn’t even try if you care about your health or sanity at all.

Why is everyone obsessed with the Roth IRA

How nice would it be to not work for life? It’s never too early (or late, for that matter) to think about saving for retirement. In fact, the earlier you start, the sooner you can retire (or the richer you will become when you finally retire). The Roth IRA is one of the best investment offers out there, and if you qualify, you should definitely have one.

Will a dash cam really help you after a car accident?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, videos of the incredibly stupid things you see on the road are priceless. But can DVRs really help you in a difficult situation? Here’s how to decide if you should buy it and what the skinny on dvrs is, according to insurance companies and US law.

Rent is underestimated

Many people will tell you that renting a house or apartment is a waste of money, but this is not always the case. Just because you’re not ready to buy a home doesn’t mean you can’t get great benefits as a tenant.

Why nipples get hard during exercise (and what to do with them)

Exercise has many benefits , but there is one side effect that is almost never talked about: hard nipples. Not everyone will experience it for themselves, but real conversation: N visibly sticking out during exercise can be embarrassing, let alone distracting for others if they notice (and trust me, you will now). Here’s how to deal with them.

Former FBI Agent Ploy To Find A Liar: Hear They Say No

The word no is often used by liars trying to cover their tracks. According to the former FBI counterintelligence agent, the way someone speaks could indeed reveal their deceptive behavior.