Category: How To

Six Ways to Become an Opportunity Slut
For most of my life, I was an opportunity virgin. And not by choice. I mean, I grew up fully aware that America was the “land of opportunity.” But my problem was that I didn’t see any of this fabled opportunity. If I did, I would have been all over it. Trust me. Ah, but…

How Not To Be A Lazy Slob
My biggest fear in retirement is morphing into a teat-sucking layabout—that is, a lazy slob. Work, for all its faults, adds structure to your life. It gets you up early and out of the freakin’ house (or in my case, down the freakin’ stairs). But I no longer have the spur of work. Sleeping late…

How to Become a Financial Stud Overnight
Years ago, there was a friend of a friend in my social circle who didn’t do too well with the ladies. I forget his name, but he was a good guy. He just didn’t have any animal magnetism. He was an average-looking man with an average-paying job who possessed average social skills. If I had…
Three Simple Tips for Saving Money on your Cat
Attention all you cat lovers! I have three simple tips for saving money on your cat. I can help you avoid the big bucks on litter and vet bills—and I also have a secret clean up weapon for your favorite furry feline. LITTER Without a doubt, this is my biggest find—awesome, cheap litter. For years…

How To Become A Luck Magnet
Legendary Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn purportedly said the following: The harder I work, the luckier I get. Now whether Mr. Goldwyn uttered this line is beside the point.* The point is that someone saw a connection between effort and good fortune—those who sat on their arses the least were the ones who got visited by…