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How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster
Recently, I used a calculator to discover a pretty shocking statistic. If you have $5,000 in credit card debt and you're paying a minimum payment of $90 per month at around 19.90 percent interest, it will take you over 13 years to pay off. Assuming you don't spend a penny more on that credit card while you try to pay it off, you'll spend over $9,000 on interest alone.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Lifehack
Get Rid of the Hiccups Instantly!
Everyone knows what it's like to have the hiccups. Annoying, aggravating, and you simply just can't sit still. I've been thinking that, well, I might as well share my positive experience with others! I have implemented no research on what I'm about to discuss. This was a self taught trick that has worked on me, as well as everyone I've tested it with.
By Ben Hampton8 years ago in Lifehack
Awesome Lifehacks for Household Tools. Top Story - February 2018.
We have so many everyday household items laying around the house and are used for their specific duty. How nail filers are meant to just buff out nails, a hair clip for putting hair up, a bar of soap for cleanliness, and many more. But did you know all of those little items can do much more than what we really use them for? No one said that something is meant to be used for what they're designed to do!
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Lifehack
Awesome Lifehacks for Vaseline You Never Knew You Needed
From a beauty staple to a home renovator, Vaseline can be used in an alarming amount of ways. These are the top ten tricks that will make a difference in your life with just a single jar. You'll be surprised by the powers such a simple product can have, but unlike some fake lifehacks after reading up on these hacks, you'll never forget these easy fixes once they start to work for you.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Lifehack
Becoming an Adult
Congratulations, you’ve decided to get an apartment! You’ve waited for this day your whole life… and now you are about to show the world that you can make it on your own as an adult. You couldn’t wait to be older when you were younger, so here’s your shot! But before you can move into an apartment, you must find an apartment. It may seem easy, but it’s all a process. The first thing you want to do to start the process is sit down and figure out exactly what you want.
By Kierra Douglas8 years ago in Lifehack
Plants? In Chicago?
Ah, yes, Chicago. A concrete jungle of sorts, and definitely not the first place you think of when it comes to plants, but one hiding some gems when it comes to greening up your own space. As an avid plant lover, I have made it my mission to explore what the city has to offer in terms of plants for the home. While I gravitate more towards succulents and cacti, I have unearthed some locations that fit the bill on many fronts. Here are my favorite spots.
By Savannah Feher8 years ago in Lifehack
Free and Discounted Items and Services for Seniors
Some seniors would be surprised to find out that there are many free and discounted items and services available to them. Many seniors have no idea they could be getting discounts at restaurants, department stores, hotels, national parks, public transportation and even on their mortgage. However, seniors must ask if these discounts are available because most of the time they are not advertised.
By Margaret Minnicks8 years ago in Lifehack
The Do’s and Don'ts of Riding With Uber
It’s no secret that Uber and similar companies have revolutionized transportation in a number of ways. In fact, adventuring to new places or even familiar ones has never been easier, as Uber’s user friendly app connects drivers and passengers through a simple touch of a button. While the process is relatively easy for most users, there are still some important things to keep in mind before you confirm your ride!
By Cassandra Workman8 years ago in Lifehack
