Keeping your kids content during the holidays isn’t always easy. Marketing during the Christmas season is everywhere—all over the TV, radio and internet—with most companies doing everything they can to get your kids’ attention. These marketers are smart. They know the easiest way to get to your pocketbook is through your kids—and, at Christmas time,…
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How to Live in Harmony with Others at University
by Mia Guerra •
There are many challenges and firsts for those going off to college or university. There’s classes, there’s exams, there’s making new friends, there’s somehow getting work experience, and then, of course, there’s roommates. Even living on the same floor as others can be a challenge, especially if you need to share a communal area, like…
How to Shake Mom Guilt
by Christy Wright •
It’s Here: Three of The Most Thought-Provoking Episodes of “Black Mirror”
by Mia Guerra •
This week, the hugely anticipated trailer for the first episode of the new season of ground-breaking TV anthology show Black Mirror went live, and already, fans of the show are hardly able to contain their excitement. Having made the move from the UK’s channel 4 to a Netflix exclusive production, Black Mirror’s 4th season promises…
Keep Your Finances—And Your Identity—Secure While Traveling This Holiday Season
by Lisa Taranto Schiffer •
If you are planning a trip out of town between now and the New Year to reconnect with family or recharge with some rest and relaxation, you are not alone. It is one of the busiest travel times of the year—and, unfortunately, when a lot of identity theft and financial fraud takes place. Here are some strategies…
The Many Benefits of Lifelong Learning
by Kate Harveston •
Lifelong learning is the coming trend in education. In fact, adult learners are the fastest-growing educational segment in the United States right now. But there are many important reasons to pursue learning past your traditional school-age years that have nothing to do with trends. It’s beneficial to you to learn throughout your life. Lifelong learning…
Open Discussions About Finances Can Put More ‘Happy’ In Your ‘Ever after’
by Lisa Taranto Schiffer •
Approaches to managing money can be as unique as people themselves. While the thought of talking about finances with your future spouse might feel so stressful that you want to put it off, having open and detailed discussions, both before and after the wedding ceremony, can make a significant difference in your financial well-being and…
Personal Finance Books: The Kind of Reading with Golden Advice
by Milo Senalle •
Dealing with personal finances can be difficult for some people, but it is vital that you are able to control your finances effectively. Without this control, your financial situation could nosedive and this can leave you facing huge problems in life. Money does make the world go around, and without it, you will struggle in…
You May Not Be as Influential as You Think You Are If…You Are Frequently Interrupted
by Stacey Hanke •
Most people believe they get interrupted because that is simply how the interrupting per-son behaves. In reality, the blame more often lies with the speaker rather than the interrupter. Your listeners may be interrupting you because you take too long to get to the point or because you never pause to let them get a…