Monthly Archives: March 2009

Budgeting From Your Browser

Managing you money is seriously boring, but it’s also something that can pay your efforts back many times. And it doesn’t have to be completely staid: web based apps and communities like Mint and these other browser based personal finance tools have revolutionized budgeting in a big way. They’re really worth checking out.

Check Out These Swimming Pools!

Prepare to hit what’s left of your credit. These hotel swimming pools are simply incredible, even if they do cost your inheritance!

Epic Fail: February’s US Jobless Figures

Things aren’t getting any better for the economy any time soon, unless you happen to be in the business of selling wind turbines and solar panels. Brace yourselves this week: analysts are predicting the worst jobless figures in almost 60 years.

Getting Productive On Ubuntu

Everyone’s favourite blend of Linux and realistic alternative to Windows and OS X might be awesome, but it’s easy to get bogged down endlessly tweaking settings and preferences. Get productive on Ubuntu with this set of essential Ubuntu apps including well known favorites and less well known tools.