Recently, the Web 2.0 darling Twitter.com has been gaining quite a bit of traction in the micro-blogging space. With it’s simple and easy to use web based interface you can post quick text messages to a world wide audience or just your circle of friends. You can also include URL links within the 140 character limit in each text message or just post what you’re up to at any given moment. Read the rest of this entry »

With this being the last day of the month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the top ten Entrecard users who have visited Money Maker Times.com during the month of May and dropped their card. I have included a list below:

Thanks everyone.

For anyone who owns a computer, especially a machine running Microsoft Windows, you know that getting online and “surfing” the Internet can be a risky proposition. Anytime you launch Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or any other web browser, you open yourself up to possible viruses, spyware, and other malicious exploits designed to reek havoc with your computer and operating system. Many people also use wireless routers to avoid having to run Ethernet cable. While this solution is convenient it can provide an easy way for unauthorized access to your system without your knowledge if you don’t take proper security precautions.

Below are my top ten Windows computer safety secrets you can use to help maintain a secure computing experience: Read the rest of this entry »

Anyone who has a blog or website knows that one of the keys to success is having a large number of people visit your site on a regular basis. One of the more effective ways to increase readership is to gain a favorable position in relevant search results in the major Internet search engines. SEO or Search Engine Optimization has become an important buzz word in the industry. How do you know if your website is properly optimized to achieve favorable search engine position?

I recently came across a free web based tool called WebsiteGrader.com designed to give you a quick snapshot of how well your website or blog is optimized for favorable search engine placement as well as overall marketing effectiveness of your site. Read the rest of this entry »

WARNING: Do not read this book unless you want to quit your job. Do I have your attention? Do you feel trapped in your current 9 to 5 world imprisoned in your cubicle? Do you believe that the most important ingredient to achieving success is hard work and long hours? Do you believe that the reason for working as hard as you can during your prime living years is to prepare for a deferred retirement in your old age?

Well, let me introduce you to the most inspirational and practical book in the field of lifestyle design I’ve ever read. Self described serial entrepreneur and ultra vagabond, Tim Ferriss has written the quintessential guide in outsourcing your life and working smarter to gain control and experience more out of life. The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich is a straightforward and detailed guide in how to join the “new rich” and minimize your most precious resource; your time. Read the rest of this entry »

As many of you are already aware, the United States Internal Revenue Service is in the process of issuing millions of checks as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. These payments average $600 for individuals and $1,200 for those filing jointly. Anytime money is involved, it tends to bring out the criminal element ready to take advantage of unsuspecting citizens. The Economic Stimulus Act is no exception. Over the past several days, I have received dozens of official looking emails that appear to be from the Internal Revenue Service asking me to click on a link in order to expedite receiving my rebate. Below is a copy of the email I recently received: Read the rest of this entry »

I came across a cool web based file sharing tool from File Dropper.com that offers ultra low cost, unlimited file hosting (up to 5 GB per file) up to a total of 250 GB. You can assign different levels of access permissions ranging from public, password protected and private. An email option is available as well to email a link to anyone you want to have access to your files.

I quickly registered for an account and uploaded a couple of files to give it a try. Seems to work well. I was able to upload and retrieve files easily.

Below is a link to the offer page if you’d like to check it out. They are currently offering a free 7 day trial so you can test it out for yourself:

File Dropper.com

I welcome your comments regarding your experiences with this service.

With gasoline now approaching $4 a gallon (or higher in some parts of the US and globally,) anything you can do to increase your car’s efficiency and increase the miles you can squeeze out of a gallon of gas will help you keep more of your money. Below are my top ten methods you can use to save gas and save money: Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s a funny take on Mother’s Day courtesy of Igniter Media. Happy Mother’s Day Mom!!

The desire to work from home is often mentioned as a top reason for going from being an “employee” and striking out on your own working for yourself. When you do make the leap from just having a job to full fledged entrepreneur, it requires a disciplined approach to your daily work in order to keep things on track. You no longer will have a supervisor or manager watching you every second and telling you what to do and when to do it. Success as an entrepreneur requires you to have self motivational skills to get things done and management your work time effectively. What follows are my top success and time management tips for the newly self employed home business owner: Read the rest of this entry »