It’s commencement season, which means some of the nation’s top CEOs, personal finance gurus and self-made millionaires and billionaires are dishing out their best advice to the Class of 2017. Here’s what Bill Gates, Sallie[…]
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A Ghost Town Reappeared After 25 Years Under Water
Approximately 340 miles south-west of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the shores of salt lake Lago Epecuén, is where the remains of Villa Epecuén still stand. This small resort village was established in the early 1920s and continued[…]
She Got Hacked So You Don’t Have To
From the horrible Hollywood hacks of 2014 to John Podesta’s emails, hackers aren’t feverishly trying to sneak into your computer. They’re coming up with better ways to convince you to let them in. So Sarah[…]
How A Dying Man’s Recipe Made His Daughter A Millionaire
When Hiroe Tanaka’s father died, he left behind something that would change her life: a recipe for fried meat on a stick. It was an act of love. His daughter adored the Japanese street food[…]
Could A Single Gene End Pain?
ON A SCALE of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain? Would you say it aches, or would you say it stabs? Does it burn, or does it pinch? How long would you[…]
Is There An Ugly Side To Getting Rich?
In one photograph, the German-born, Harvard-educated hedge fund manager Florian Homm, who made and lost a personal fortune of more than $800 million, poses in a German brothel that he once co-owned. In another, Imelda Marcos,[…]
10 Of The Most Expensive Cities In The World
For the fourth year in a row, Singapore is the most expensive city in the world. That’s according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Worldwide Cost of Living survey, newly released for 2017. To determine[…]
College For Free In Two Of The Most Expensive Places In The US
I have always felt that it’s an utmost priority to educate a society. When a country’s citizens are educated they become innovators, inventors, and successful, healthy people. Hopefully, other states in America will follow suit[…]
5 Easy Tax Tips If You’re Up Against A Deadline
Putting off your taxes until the last minute is only natural, especially if you owe the IRS money. With more people delaying the inevitable this year, procrastinators need to realize that tax day cometh, whether you[…]
The Highest Paying Companies In America
Once again, technology companies and consultancies took the top spots in the latest list of employers with the highest median compensation in the U.S. While familiar names, including Facebook Inc., Google parent Alphabet Inc., and LinkedIn Corp., can be found[…]
On An Overbooked Flight? Here’s What To Do.
I’ve never personally had to deal with an overbooked flight, although I’ll admit I rarely fly anymore if I can avoid it. The fiasco of flying nowadays is almost not worth it to me, if[…]
Always losing things? The GearEye Is Your Answer.
“Where’s my wallet?” This is a statement I hear at least once a week from my husband as we spend many mornings frantically looking for his wallet before he heads off to work. His tools[…]
Looking For A Second Chance At Education? Here Are Some Options.
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn’t mean it’s the end of the line. Some 75% of high school dropouts eventually finish their education. Here’s the lowdown on getting that second chance.[…]
Top Ranking Colleges In Colorado For 2017
Planning to go to college? Colorado is a great place to be. The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along[…]
How To Keep Your Children Safe
Keeping our children safe takes not only educating them but educating ourselves on many of the dangers that may confront them. Learning about these dangers and teaching our children safety is a priority.
10 Of The Most Anticipated PC Games of 2017
2016 was a decent if unspectacular year for PC gaming. Several popular game franchises received high quality additions – Battlefield 1, Dishonored 2, Civilization VI, and Watch Dogs 2 just to name a few –[…]
Razor’s Insane Widescreen Laptop
Razer’s Absurd Widescreen Laptop Is a Multi-Screen Transformer Gaming laptops can seem like a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to be chained to a desk, or can’t afford to have a desktop computer[…]
Even With The Internet, Books Are Still Prefered
From the New York Times: No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book. “No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book. Most People Still Prefer Them,” Daniel Victor of the New York Times[…]
Is A Marriage Apocalypse On Its Way?
Over the last couple of decades I’ve noticed a trend. People are choosing to be together but aren’t feeling the need to make it “official”. Below is an interesting article by Carol Costello that investigates[…]
15 Cars That Should Be Avoided
This year Forbes announced a list of cars that they have suggested buyers skip due to things like bad performance, lack of design, or unsatisfaction among current owners. There are a few vehicles on this[…]
Digital Tattoos Becoming A Reality
Although it may seem like the stuff of science fiction (or nightmares), implanting “wearable” electronics on or under your skin may soon become a reality. This isn’t just about outliers, like the guy who implanted[…]
The Genetic Connection Between Dogs and Humans
The strange and fascinating connection between dogs and humans could be genetic. Scientists have found a handful of genes that may be linked to the tendency for dogs to seek human help, comfort, and contact. The results[…]
Texting and Driving? Facts On Why You Should Stop NOW!
“Oh, it will be okay, just this once.” “I really need to answer this text, it will be quick.” “I’m only taking my eyes off the road for a second.” Yes, there are many excuses[…]
Yoga: Is It All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
When I chose to start doing yoga, I did it for several reasons. First, I had turned 40 and I realized my body wasn’t reacting to my regular exercise routines the way it once did. By[…]
‘Undead’ Genes Coming Alive After Death?
What really happens to us after death? Once a person stops breathing, and their heart ceases to pump blood, they’re what doctors consider “clinically dead.” On a biological level, the eventual decomposition of cells, organs,[…]