Do Children Make Us Happy?

by Miranda on May 15, 2012

in Lifestyle

With Mother’s Day over, and with Father’s Day just around the corner, many of us reflect on what it’s like to be a parent. Many of us say that we find parenting fulfilling, and that we are happy, but some studies suggest that this isn’t the case. Indeed, over the course of decades, many studies [...]

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The Importance of Negotiating the Perfect Relocation Package

by Danielle on May 14, 2012

in Lifestyle

Part of dedicating your time and energy to a particular company means you may face the need to move to a new location when business expands. Even with your company’s help, moving is an expensive proposition. To protect your income and savings, you’ll want to negotiate a relocation package with your company. If your company [...]

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Money + Lifestyle Roundup

News

Most of us have trouble realizing what we really want in our lives.  Copyblogger wrote an insightful post about How to Craft an Offer That Can’t Be Refused.  This is a great read for business owners. This week Man vs. Debt talks about the 5 Things We Love About Being a One-Car Family. We all [...]

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Want to Start a Small Business? Consider Where You Live

Money

It’s becoming increasingly popular to start a small business. After all, when the economy when down the tubes, many people realized that they didn’t need to work for someone else; they could work for themselves. The fact that technology makes it so easy to start a business is also a major factor. Whether you want [...]

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This Week in History: The End to WWII in Europe

Culture and Arts

This week, many countries will observe the end to World War II in Europe. May 8 marks Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day or VE Day), the day in which the unconditional surrender of the Germans was accepted. The Allies accepted the surrender of the Germans on May 8, 1945. The surrender was tendered by [...]

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Money + Lifestyle Roundup

News

If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to read this post by The Digerati Life that shows How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job. This week Create Hype shared a great guest post by Erin Giles that talks about How to Beat the Fears That Hold You Back. No matter what field [...]

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Watch Out: These Industries are Dying Out Fast

Money

Recently, Yahoo! Finance published an article from Business Insider sharing information about the 10 fastest dying industries in the United States. A lot of these industries are dying out because of new technology, and the way it allows consumers to do a lot more of what they want — for themselves. It’s a good idea [...]

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Creating Routine During the Summer

Lifestyle

Once again, summer is fast approaching. My schedule is turned crazy during the summer, with my son home most of the time (except when attends summer camp), and my husband, a college professor, is home a lot more, too (he does teach some classes in summer, though). With everyone home more of the time, and [...]

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Money + Lifestyle Roundup

News

There’s no denying that all of us have too much stuff.  This week Understanding Objects posted a great article on how to move Towards a Healthier Relationship with Stuff. This week Inc. listed 5 Tips for a Healthier Workplace (for your team and for you). Speaking of stuff, Wise Bread shared some a great post [...]

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #234 – April 27, 2012

Money

Welcome to the April 27, 2012 Edition #234 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you [...]

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