From the moment you get that first positive pregnancy test, you have roughly seven or eight months to prepare for the birth of your newborn baby. It may seem like a really long time, especially in those painful last few weeks when the pregnancy seems to have taken over your entire being and you’ll do […]
Archives for October 2017
The Industries America Relies On
The industrial landscape of the United States has evolved a lot in the past few decades. Some industries have declined steadily, while others have seemingly come from nowhere to become major players in the country’s economy. Here’s a look at some of the industries that the country depends on. Manufacturing You’re not wrong for thinking […]
Salvaging Your Fantasy Football Season
It’s not an overstatement to say it’s been an absolutely brutal season so far in the NFL. Three of the best players of their generation are out for extended periods. In one day, Giants receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. broke his ankle and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt fractured his tibia. That was plenty bad enough, […]
Burning The Candle At Both Ends? Money Saving Tips For Those Weekends
We can all be a little guilty of burning the candle at both ends can’t we? Working long hours and enjoying nights out and heavy weekends with friends and families. Life’s for living, after all. However, all of that socialising can cost a pretty penny or two, and many can find that they have more […]
Not Every Project Should be DIY
Image Source Would you try to pilot a plane without experience? What about a boat? Heck, would you even try to get on a tractor without any idea of what you were doing? Hopefully, the answer to all three questions is “No, I would not do that.” That’s because there are just some things we […]
The Financial Perils Of Self-Employment
Self-employment is way on the rise. Thanks to the internet, it’s become cheaper and easier to start a business, while many young workers are signing up to the ‘gig economy’ that sees them working as freelancers for larger companies. While this offers a lot of freedom and flexibility, it also has some significant financial risks […]
Situations Where Marijuana Remains Illegal
If pot shops have been popping up all over your town lately, it’s easy to get complacent. It’s easy to think that if pot is legal now, then you don’t have to worry about when and how you use the substance. Unfortunately, that’s a good way to get yourself hurt, jailed, or both. There are […]
Ethical Dilemmas in the Office
An office employee, Jill, puts a turkey and provolone sandwich in the fridge for her lunch that day. Later, another employee, Francis, spies the sandwich and tells herself it’s OK to eat, even though Jill clearly wrote her name on the sandwich wrapper. That may not seem like an ethical issue for the company. It […]
Investing In Your Future: The Best Ways To Use Your Savings
If you’ve managed to put a substantial amount of money aside, you may be considering what to do with your savings. No matter how old you are, whether you’re 20 or 50, it’s always worth thinking about the future. The decisions you make now could enable you to grow your money and create a nest-egg. […]
The Incredible Money-Saving Techniques No One Is Talking About
Image Source There are plenty of guides out there showing you how to save money. It would be pointless writing yet another one that included all the same tips as everywhere else. So, instead of wasting your time, I’m going to talk about a few tips that nobody ever seems to address. These tips stray […]
Simple Strategies to Pay off Debts in a Snap
Image source Working to pay down debt and become free of its burden can feel like a marathon that you haven’t trained adequately for sometimes. However, by no means does it have to be that way; paying down your debts can feel more like a quick sprint to the finish line if you do it […]