The Exit Strategy

New Jersey is synonymous with beaucoup things. Most notably are Taylor Ham or pork roll, tomatoes, celebrities, politicians that have acquired a national platform and being a leader in high taxes for both homes and automobiles. But, now the ‘Garden State’ has the largest amount of fleeing residents, too. How so? The moving company United…

3 Tricks for Selling Gold

Be it gold heirlooms handed down from generation to generation, that you want to sell or you are just eager to rid yourself of unwanted jewelry from a past relationship, there are ways to go about selling your treasures. In fact, three are discussed below. Selling on the Fly 1. The prices for gold are at…

3 Ways to Boost Your Energy Level

Awake to a blaring alarm, drop the kids off to school, go to work. We’ve all felt physically drained at some point in time, especially after successfully completing a full day at our work, in order to get the job done. Why wouldn’t we? After all, we are not a robot that is capable of…

6 Top Franchises to Own

Some people don’t have to sit in a classroom at a college or university, under the tutelage of a professor, in order to earn top dollar. All they have to do is know what franchises they can invest in, that have the potential, to be their cash cow. What six franchises do you think may…

4 High-Growth, High-Paying Careers

On any given day our minds are subject to change, especially when it comes to career choices. Do you want to make more money? Of course, we all do. In that case, you may want to consider these four high-paying jobs that can be both lucrative and rewarding, too. All In a Day’s Work It’s…

Beat Boredom Three Times Over

Bored? We’ve all been there. With the multitudes of activities to partake in, you don’t have to stay that way for very long. Look into these three activities and your boredom may be banished, at least for the meantime, that is. Refusing to Be Bored 1. Singer Macy Gray sang the hit song, “Do Something,”…

A Crying Shame: Danger in the Inner-City

Violence continues to plague inner cities across the U.S. for reasons that are not exactly known. Especially hard-hit by increasing violence are the youth, problems that eventually spread to other areas of the globe, too. Below are the ‘Top 100 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.,’ according to NeighborhoodScout.com. It’s worth reviewing these statistics, as…

Paper, Paper, Go Away!

Adults have a never-ending laundry list of things that must be accomplished. Paying bills every month, check! Accumulating tons of papers throughout the years, check! What do you do with this now unwanted debris? Well, the answer may be a lot closer and simpler than you may think. Paper by the Pound Not many people…

5 Gadgets that Changed Our Lives, Forever

What do you think about gadgets? Do you like them because they make your life easier or dislike them because they make things more complicated? Whatever your stance on gadgets, the five below gadgets have forever changed the world in which we live. Gadgets are Our Friends 1. Kids of all ages and adult kids…

9 Highly Avoidable Scams

All over the world, many are waiting with bated breath to illegally pad their pockets at the expense of others. Money squandered, shame and regret, scores of people are duped by scam artists; way more than are willing to admit. But, just how do scammers operate? And, what are nine common scams? The answers just might shock you. Reading…

4 Ways to Successfully Choose a Lawyer

From personal injury cases, to medical malpractice, to being ripped off, you never know when you’ll find yourself needing the skills and expertise of an attorney. For this very reason, it’s vital to know what to look for when choosing a lawyer. The following can only make this process that much easier. Tipping the Scales…

6 Résumé Writing Don’ts

So, you sit down with a ballpoint pen and legal pad in an attempt to carefully craft the perfect résumé; hate it or love it, your résumé is one of the most important documents you ever will compose. Done correctly, it can be an effective marketing tool to help you secure an interview for employment….

3 Veggies for Optimum Health

The Western diet is like no other diet on the planet. We enjoy a surplus of the finest foods available. As foodies across this part of the hemisphere search for new tastes to savor, veggies can be included in this quest. Here are three vegetables that you may enjoy, just the same. Serving Up Veggies…

5 Adult Summer Camps

Beach perfect temperatures and gulping down tall glasses of lemonade, the sweltering days of summer are almost upon us. What does this mean? This is a time for kids and adults alike to pack up and head off to camp. That’s right, adult summer camp is all the rage these days. Letting Loose Traditionally thought…

Social Buzz

From posting special announcements to pictures, can you imagine life without social media platforms such as Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? I can’t either. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project released results of a study that was completed in the latter part of 2012 about social networking platforms. But, what do findings…

A Pet Peeve

Speak to any pet lover and they’ll tell you they hate when pets die. Common sense may dictate that your pet will only live a short amount of time, while your emotions may say the exact opposite. Be it bird, cat, dog or another animal, nobody said coping with the loss of a pet would be easy. Your pet…

10 Nuts and Bolts of ‘Nat’l Car Care Month’

A car is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make, because it gets you to-and-fro on a daily basis. With April being National Car Care Month, why not ensure your vehicle gets the maintenance it deserves to run at peak performance during the summer months, as you make your way to the beach? Follow…

Shopper Savvy: 8 Couponing Tips

If you think applying coupons to your purchase at the grocery store is just a big waste of time, think again. Shoppers saving 90 percent on household items, the TLC show, Extreme Couponing is intriguing. And, who wouldn’t want to tuck away several hundreds of dollars at a time? By using these tips, you can…

Playing Payday Politics

It bares repeating that the current economic state lends itself to many things. With that said, there are no shortage in advertisements claiming to tide you over until payday with a payday loan. And, who doesn’t want to receive cash before their payday? The thought sounds really good, but is it? Strapped for Cash A…

Consignment Basics

So, you have a handful of items that you want to donate to charity, but you have a gut feeling that some of them can net you a few extra bucks. If this the case, you might want to consider turning your items over to a consignment shop. Despite the growing number of consignment shops…

7 Ways to Target Credit Card Debt

Are you struggling with mounting credit card debt? If you are, you are not alone; saddled are many with the looming effects of this debt. Owing large amounts of money to a credit lender can have a ripple effect on our lives. It has the power to negatively impact our credit scores and the repercussions can be seen…

Tipping Made Simple

Check, please! We all enjoy dining with family and friends at restaurants or meeting for the occasional after work drink with colleagues. These gathering places come a dime a dozen, so it sometimes can be difficult to know how much to tip in any given situation; it doesn’t have to be, though. Tipping ‘To a…

10 Ways to Keep Cash in Your Pocket

You’re familiar with the saying money doesn’t grow on trees, it doesn’t. It does, however, seem to have a way of leaving way faster than it arrives, sometimes because of basic survival needs such as food, clothing and shelter. And, economists have spoken of inflation for quite some time now. With this in mind, there are…

3 More Reasons to Do It Now!

Tick Tock! Tick Tock! As the days become longer, we inch closer and closer to spring time. We may look forward to being surrounded by the backdrop of trees in full bloom and hearing the harmonizing sound of birds chirping, but undertaking the ritual of cleaning, well, that sometimes can be a different story. And, whether…

7 Ways to Avoid Aggressive Driving Disasters

Everyone at some point in time has been riled up because they feel a driver has violated them while driving. There are several million cars on the roadways and aggression coupled with impatience can spell disaster, so it’s only fitting to pinpoint ways to deal with this combativeness. Follow these seven steps and learn how to do just…

The Great ‘Over Qualification’ Debate

You have a résumé that is a mile long. Surly you are the perfect hire for the job, right? Wrong! And, with scores of individuals chomping at the bit for jobs, is there such a thing as being over qualified? According to some, the answer is yes. What Some Employers May Think No one knows for…