Archive for the ‘Life Challenges’ Category

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Retiring

Retirement. It happens to everyone, but not everyone is prepared. We agree with Jonathan Clements, when he said,
“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.”
He hit the nail right on the head; retirement can be a [...]

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Resolve Your Receipt Nightmares

You’re probably wondering, “Why should I save my receipts?” 
They’re cumbersome in large numbers. They seemingly multiply in wallets, pockets, purses, car compartments — you name it. And not to mention they’re not visually appealing (the mundane black/white color scheme can get a bit stale), especially those ridiculously long receipts you get after visits to the [...]

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How to Prevent Car Theft

How can you battle car theft? With vigilance.
One must be vigilant in securing their car, in protecting themselves, and in shielding their critical life information. Though the number of car thefts has declined, according to the Natianal Insurance Crime Bureau, you shouldn’t entice burglars into your car with that expensive Gucci purse you left in [...]

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Man Using iPad as Passport Pushes Technological Limits

Have you heard about this recent technological advancement? If not, here’s the scoop the story (thanks to BBC News) of a Canadian man and his plight at the airport…
On December 3, 2011, Martin Reisch, an unassuming traveler, realized that he forgot his passport before his flight to the US. However, due to wise planning on his part (and [...]

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The Groundwork for Managing Data

With all the craziness accompanied by life, it is inevitable that the volume of incoming data in your daily activities will increase. And with each piece of information that gets thrown your way, you’ve realized the importance of organizing data to keep your life manageable.
So what exactly is data management?
Data management is the process of [...]

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6 Reasons Why You Should Learn a New Language

How many of these foreign languages can you identify and translate?
Bonjour! Hola. Bon Giorno. Guten tag. Ni hao. Dia Duit. Namaste. Zdravstvuite. Yia sou. Dobry rano. Ohayou gozaimasu. Shalom.
Did any of these foreign greetings of “hello” rang a bell? If not, you may want to consider learning a new language, even if you only know basic expressions.
Why?
Because learning a new [...]

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Simple Ways to Make Tax Day Bearable

There’s always one date in mind as people welcome the new year. And that fateful day is April 15, also known as Tax Day. But rather than dreading this day and viewing it as a “deadline,” we’d prefer to greet it with open arms and treat it as an opportunity to improve the way we [...]

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The 7 Steps to Follow If Ever You’re Snowed-In

During Winter, the wind get chillier and the air gets brisker. When manageable weather conditions decide to leave for the holiday season, snow may visit quite unannounced. No worries – you’re prepared for this unusual guest, all thanks to this quick 7-step guide if ever you’re snowed in.

Have a week long supply of the survival [...]

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Holiday Safety While Celebrating

Safety during the holiday season is often a subject that is overshadowed by the excitement that holidays bring. Regardless, safety is especially important to enforce during the holidays for two reasons:

Many families have left their houses vacant due to holiday travel to visit relatives and friends. Meaning to say: while you’re away, the burglars will [...]

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Making a Change to Your Career Path

According to the Glassdoor Blog, the top seven reasons people shift their career path are as follows:

Their current job failed their expectations
They become interested in new, developing, and booming industries
Their current industry is declining in relevancy, prevalence, and demand
Their life entails new and unmet personal needs
They’ve forgotten and are attempting to fulfill their childhood dream
Their [...]

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