Networking is one of the most important skills you could master in both business and personal relationships. Everyone likes to be around people who are the life of the party. Everyone wants to know the person who knows everyone.So how do you become that person? The person that everyone invites to parties, who everyone wants to introduce to everyone?==> Have a Contribution MindsetInstead of a mindset of trying to "get" connections from others, the...more
Everyone deciding if they would like to divorce or is currently in the process of dealing with divorce, knows that this is really a trying time. Some thing which men and women find to be comforting and helpful when going through any rough time, specifically coping with a divorce, is gaining insight into the way you feel as a way to have increased clarity and thus transfer through and beyond your strong feelings. Divorce counselors have found that...more
Is it possible to keep the spark, the fire, the passion alive in a relationship for 5, 10, even 20 years? Most people have experienced romantic spark dying off sometime in their lives. The relationship starts off hot and passionate, but in a few months or years becomes monotonous.How do you prevent that from happening? How do you keep the fire alive in a relationship, even after you've been together for a long time?==> Learn Their Love LanguageIn his groundbreaking book "The 5 Love Languages," Dr. Gary Chapman reveals that different people receive and give love differently.The five love languages are: Physical praise, quality time together, gifts, acts of service and physical touch.Different people experience and give love differently. For example, if you're the kind of person who enjoys physical touch, it may seem natural to you to give physical touch to show your love.However, your partner may be more of an auditory person who likes to hear that they're loved.Unless you explore how each of you actually receives love, it's entirely possible that each of you could be expressing love without the other person experiencing it.Figure out your love language and talk about it with your...more
For homeowners who are in foreclosure, missed a mortgage payment or know it is only a matter of time before they will default on their loan a very valid question they may be asking is what is a short sale? A short sale, to state simply, is when a homeowner owes more on their mortgage than what the property is actually worth in todays market. A...more
1) Is Graduating College Absolutely Necessary?a) AOL ran an article about Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates this year which was geared to help motivate the college dropout or near dropout to make a really poor decision....little did they know they already making an innocent slip by reading AOL as a credible business source.b) I don't know...more
One basic yet crucial choice every investor needs to make is: Stocks or bonds? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? Is one objectively better than the other?==> The Basic Difference Between Stocks and BondsAt the most basic level, stocks are higher volatility and higher risk but will generate a higher return over a long period of time. Bonds are more stable but generate a lower return over a long period of time.If you're looking at a 30 year timeframe, buying stocks is the way to go. However, in the short run, your stocks can drop by as much as 18% in one year simply due to market volatility.==> Creating a Balanced PortfolioMost people who aren't professional investors need to balance their portfolios with stocks and bonds.Stocks bring the higher returns in the portfolio, while bonds protect against risk. Instead of just choosing one or the other, usually you'll want to have a split of both.60% to 70% stocks in good times is quite common. When the markets are rocky or down, it's quite common for people to lower their stock split and increase their bond holdings.==> Corporate Bonds Versus Treasury BondsThere are primarily two different kinds of bonds: Corporate bonds and...more
Nearly every adult has experienced being dumped sometime throughout their existence, and more often than not they simply learn to move ahead.But let's say you are not just one of individuals people who loves to take part in the victim? You would like...more
Thinking about making your own beef, venison, pork, turkey, or chicken burger? One way that you can do it is with a meat grinder. The process of making your own burger with a grinder is actually pretty simple. Here are the steps:Prepare The MeatThe...more
If you have a sizable amount of money just sitting in your savings account that you don't want to turn into stocks or bonds, placing them into a money market account can be a great strategy for earning a higher return on your money.==> What is a...more
How much are you actually paying the bank to use your checking account? Because banks usually charge fees in very small amounts - $5 to $30 - It's easy to overlook them.In reality, most Americans spend between $50 to $100 on bank fees every year....more
If there's one simple and easy habit that you could implement today that would give a massive health boost, it'd be the green smoothie habit.The green smoothie habit will help you get more vitamins, minerals and natural sugar in your body, every...more
Many houses are constructed in such a way that there is a garden outside where the owner can sit and relax for some time. Such places can also be there in the business complexes for the customers to sit and wait and even discuss a few things with the...more