Starbucks’ Create Job...

The unemployment rate numbers are still startling, even after so many months of recession. A reported 9.1% of Americans are out of work, and this percentage does not include those who have given up looking for a job. Look more closely at the Hispanic and African-American populations, and...

History of the Dot-Com ...

In less than two decades time, the Internet has changed our lives immeasurably. Among altering nearly every other aspect of our lives, from shopping, to communication, to receiving news, the Internet has affected the way business has evolved. Many established businesses and start-ups...

History of Credit Ratin...

Credit rating agencies have been around for the better part of the 20th century, and have played a key role in the financial world by providing ratings on the creditworthiness of bonds and other debt instruments. These ratings are invaluable tools for investors looking to get a better...

7 Herbal & Natural ...

Imagine a diet supplement that can instantly shed pounds and fat, and give you your dream body: firm abs, slim waist, and more. And it’s natural! In concept, it sounds like a dream come true – until of course you actually use it and discover the supplement does nothing to...

Top 5 Diet & Weight...

So-called diet “experts” can often offer confusing and conflicting advice. Simple carbs are the cause of your expanding waistline one week; fruits and sugars are  the culprits the next. A low-fat diet is key to losing weight – or is it a low-carb diet? Dieting advice...

5 Ways to Save on a Vac...

When planning a vacation, you’ll be faced with an array of lodging options: hotels, motels, campers and RVs, tents, and home rentals. While these are all excellent options, my personal favorite is the short-term vacation rental. A vacation rental is typically a fully furnished...

What Is S&P? Unders...

Standard and Poor’s (commonly known as S&P) is one of the most prominent financial intelligence companies in the world. S&P is a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies and has more than 150 years of experience providing financial services to investors worldwide. Though...

10 Reasons to Volunteer...

If someone asked whether you would like to work for free, your initial reaction might be, “No way!” or, “Why would I do that?” However, there are several reasons, depending on your situation and goals, why volunteering may actually be in your best interest. For...

Where to Donate Used or...

I have a bad habit of buying clothes and never wearing them, or buying something specifically for one occasion and never wearing it again. As a result, I always seem to have a closet stuffed with clothing in great condition that I know I’ll never wear. While I could sell on eBay or...

9 Fun and Frugal Thanks...

The first thing that usually comes to most people’s minds when they think about Thanksgiving is eating. There’s turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. But as you know, Thanksgiving is also a time for you to get together with your family and friends. Whether...