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When hybrid cars first came to our shores in 2001, they were an odd curiosity. In the intervening years, most Americans seem to have made up their mind regarding this new type of vehicle. Hybrid owners love their cars while drivers of traditional vehicles have reached their own conclusions, based largely on some erroneous assumptions. Here are nine reasons why a hybrid car is better […]

I recently had a logic board problem that left me without my MacBook Pro for a week. I felt like I’d just lost a limb, as my laptop is my daily driver, the machine that gets me from “idea A” to “blog post B” quickly and efficiently. What was a cynical, misanthropic tech blogger to do? Should I borrow my wife’s four year-old MacBook for […]

Everyone feels down from time to time. We’re human, and with positive emotions comes the possibility of negative emotions. It’s just part of life. But sometimes that negative mood can disrupt your life and cause you intense distress. When that happens, it’s time to make a change. Whatever unpleasant mood it is that you feel most often, it’s something you can change. If you follow […]

The airline industry has a serious image problem as many reports have shown it ranks towards the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. The industry can blame high fuel costs for rising airfares, but they have no one but themselves to blame for the way their quality has gone down as they have antagonized their customers with a variety of fees that are constantly increasing. In […]

Students, listen closely. In this article we discuss some of the best student cards you can get. If this is your first credit card, a student card is the way to go. They can help you build credit, and the best part about it is this: banks know you’re still building credit, so you can qualify for most student cards without a credit score. There are […]

The catchphrase from the Apple commercial: “If you don’t have an iPhone…well, you don’t have an iPhone.” That accurately describe you? If so, read on. Presented here are 20 iPhone (and in most cases, iPad) apps that we, the Lifed staff, (“we” meaning, yeah, Android and Blackberry users, too) claim to be some of the coolest (in terms of useability, functionality, and the ‘dude check […]

Have you decided you need to start saving for retirement, but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. This article will give you an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of three major types of retirement plans, and who might benefit from each type of plan. If you want to know more, keep reading. Roth IRAs Pros: The money you put […]

There are few human experiences as incredible as the emotions we feel when starting a new relationship. Inevitably, the initial euphoria will recede and hopefully, be replaced by stability and content. Equally inevitable is the fact that any relationship will fall into familiar patterns that can be difficult to break. When you find yourself and your partner stuck in a rut, try these six simple […]

Good quotes are often powerful words of wisdom that inspire, educate and even motivate a person to take action. They usually share common themes such as: Positive thinking leads to positive outcomes Failure is a stepping stone to success Help yourself by helping others Determination, initiative and persistence are the foundation of success And yet these lessons of life are typically condensed into 1-2 lines. Therefore […]

President John F. Kennedy once said “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” While this remains true, there are still many people who return from their rides without having as much fun as they could have. Thankfully, a bicycle is a relatively simple device, and making a few simple adjustments is all that is necessary to create an enjoyable exercise out of […]