Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +, Tumblr — no matter which outlet you prefer, chances are that your social media habits are affecting your bank account. Studies show that Chinese workers actually increase productivity by an outstanding 84% when allowed access to social media tools. Buy unless you live in China, that same study shows social media […]
The basic cost of living in some cities, like New York City, is almost double the $7.25 minimum wage. Double. How can anyone survive like that? Well, thanks to technology, you don’t have to. More and more people are adopting the concept of “location independence,” or working remotely from anywhere. You don’t have to suffer […]
This summer, you can expect to spend as much as 60% more on the meat you purchase for your backyard barbecue than you did last year. Why? Because of last year’s drought, corn prices skyrocketed and many farmers were forced to cut the sizes of their herds. Consequently, the beef supply has suffered. While a […]
As a baseball player, I have to deal with many different people. They all serve a different purpose in the grand scheme of the sport. Tips are part of the game, and we pay those who help us out. Just like in the rest of the world, deciding how to tip someone is important, and […]
The summer vacation is considered a staple of the American experience. Not all of us, however, can take off for a full two weeks. Whether money is tight or you have obligations at work, a full-blown vacation might not be an option. At times when you just can’t take off for a vacation, why not […]
I’m not much for paying attention to what I eat or how often I exercise, but when I started gaining weight, my doctor questioned if my new medication was to blame, or if it was my lifestyle. She suggested that I keep a food and exercise diary, but then quickly changed her mind as she watched […]
