There is currently a lot of advice out there on becoming more financially independent, especially with the market’s erratic behavior. But we can never really hear too many tips for making, saving and maximizing income, especially while we're in our 20's and 30's and have a head start. This collection of ideas aims to help you fare the rough seas, and maybe bring you a little closer to retirement before you need a hip replaced.

These specialty products, all of which are currently sold over the good old Internet, manage to push the boundaries of extravagance and questionable taste, simultaneously. You’d be surprised how many of them are sold out.

Everybody makes mistakes. Unfortunately for these businesses and businessmen, the mistakes they made led to the total annihilation of their companies, or nearly did. Want to run your company the smart way? Don't let history repeat itself -- heed these bad business decisions.

In a letter posted on his web site February 11, left-wing activist and political filmmaker Michael Moore asks for help from those working in the financial industry and on Wall Street. The new film, he says, has to do with the economic collapse and what he calls "the biggest swindle in American history."

Moore is asking for those who have insight on the inner workings of the financial marketplace to come forward anonymously with any information they have which they think the American public should know. He is vague on exactly what he is looking for, but suspicion regarding the causes of the economic collapse and the workings behind the proposed bailout is implied.

The letter is posted below:

Day Off

One day, Johnson went to see his supervisor in his office. "Boss," he said, "we're doing some heavy housecleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with moving and hauling stuff all day."