Spring has finally sprung. Well, almost. And to kick it off, we’ve once again picked out our favorite and most popular posts from LifeStyler and some other intriguing blogs and websites ’round the web for our March Monthly Mashup. Keep reading for a compilation of interesting shiz from the past month.
Also worth noting, we’ll be having a contest on the website soon. So keep coming back for a chance to win a pretty freakin’ awesome prize. We’ll be revealing it soon.
Are Young People Afraid to Invest? – Young people in recent history have shown a disproportionate lack of ability in managing their money. We took a look into the issue to see if attitudes towards saving for retirement and frugality have changed due to the current economic climate.
Paparazzi iPhone App Turns You Into Julia Allison – Looking for that big break? Want internet fame and fortune — or at least Facebook fame? Check out the Paparazzi iPhone app game. It brings a whole new meaning to the concept of popularity.
Think Networking Gets You Ahead? Not How You’re Doing It – Our friends over at Money Under 30 got it right. Lots of young adults miss many of the crucial aspects of networking. David explains what the Do’s and Dont’s of effective networking are and how to make sure you’re doing it right.
Cold Cash in the Name of Science? – Part-time jobs are ok, but quite a few people are looking into more unconventional ways to earn a buck or two. One of those ways is by volunteering for medical research. We spoke to a former medical research assistant to find out what’s involved with one of these studies, how much you can expect to make, and what to be prepared for.
The 5 Best Free iPhone and iPod Touch Apps: Part Deux – Our obsession with all things iPhone related continues with our second edition of the five best free iPhone apps. We take a look at our second round of favorite applications that do everything from watching your stocks to browsing locales and planning your next vacation.
Wise Buys: Experts Share Tips for Saving on Clothes, Gadgets, and Groceries – The NY Daily News talks to NYC residents about how they save some green on everything from clothing, gadgets and groceries. Because, really, who has the ins on ways to save in this great city of ours better than the villagers themselves?
Acer Aspire One: A Wallet-Friendly Netbook for the Budget Conscious – Thinking of downgrading that thousand dollar computer for a cheaper model? We took a hard look at Acer’s new $350 netbook to find out if it’s worth ditching the full-size versions and taking advantage of the huge cost difference. Read on for our thoughts on the tiny machine.
Neighborhood Watch: Astoria – The LifeStyler crew took to the streets of Astoria and spoke to long-time resident, Brian Heater to find out the inside scoop on his Queens hood.
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