Planning for a new career is often a challenging task. When you take the time to see what’s out there, you might quickly realize that the options are slim. Furthermore, you might have trouble even figuring out if jobs are available in your industry, or what you’re going to do if they aren’t. The career skills that people need today differ greatly from the career skills that were... 

How often have you heard the phrase, “I don’t know where my money goes?”. You may have even said it yourselves!! Most people who say this have never tried to understand where their money goes, and this is where budget planning is an incredibly useful exercise and is the first step in the road to having control over your money. It is a simple, straightforward, effective tool and is... 

Taking an early retirement can be a very hard thing to do if it was not your choice. Many people dread the time when their employers decide that they no longer need them in the company. Although, there are some people who decide that they have saved enough money to support themselves, and then take an early retirement so as to start enjoying the rest of the lives. Having a successful early retirement... 

That is right, baseball is about having fun and enjoying the game. Sure, kids need to be coached, and even pushed…but how much is too much??? Have you ever taken a little boy or girl to a major league game??? The wonder and amazment of the whole incredible scene is evident in their wide open eyes and their intrigue with everything going on around them. From the moment you walk into the stadium,... 

Do you know how to apply for a scholarship? If you are like many high school students, you may not know the first thing about getting ready for college. That is totally okay with me! There are other things you can do to get money for college. Here I will explain the main types of college aid you can get so that you will know exactly how to start applying for college aid. 1. Government grant money. Most... 

New employees are seldom effective during our first month on the job. We’re too busy learning the often-confusing cultural expectations of our new workplace. Some organizations are quite explicit about what they expect. However, it’s the unspoken, assumed norms that cause us the most anxiety and decrease our effectiveness. Most of us want to fit in and would be willing to adjust if we... 

And so it happens every year: you find yourself sorting through your warm-weather clothes in anticipation of spring. The shedding of winter weight seems easier with days of sunshine on the horizon. All this shedding of weight and baggage makes spring a natural dating season. Mid-March is an ideal time for finding someone new. The earth is starting to grow again, and when we feel the sun’s warmth...