Life is too short for a bad credit score Let your car dreams fly! There are smaller things in life that you never really bother to ask about. And why would you? So much is happening in the world. Especially when you want to buy a car, you are so busy with the selection of the car model; the eye…
Most homeowners today realize the value of creating a conservatory in their own homes. People can always use this part of the house to have simple meetings or just to hang out on a lazy afternoon. One of the most important things to consider when building a conservatory is the type of furniture you may want to include in it.…
every child is special It’s probably my first Bollywood movie. (I do not count millionaire Because I’ve seen it only in parts and I haven’t even reached the end, ha ha.) In any case, every child is special is a Hindi drama film released in 2007 (Taare Zameen Par, translation: Stars on Earth) Produced and directed by Aamir Khan. It…
I started playing baseball at 8 years old. As a gifted player in my late teens and early twenties, I played on teams of traveling baseball stars while also competing in and winning martial arts tournaments. During this time, I developed a unique and innovative “system” that integrated my martial arts skills INto my baseball skills. The results were amazing!…
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is the main game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, and it is also the oldest game reserve in Africa. Located just north of Durban, Hluhluwe is home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. There are many other wildlife in the game reserve, all living in their natural habitat and a great way…
An optician is an eye care professional who helps clients with the selection and fitting of glasses. Opticians are most often found in stores and clinics that specialize in the sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Some large national eyeglass stores do not use opticians because they do not offer prescription lenses or frame alterations. The people who help customers…
Many Americans have found granite kitchen countertops to be the ideal surface option for their kitchen countertops and islands. If you’re like many Americans, chances are you’re planning to remodel your kitchen in the near future, including replacing worn and outdated kitchen countertops. In years past, you were limited to painted, vinyl-coated, or synthetic options that would be susceptible to…
Book Review: “The Millionaire Messenger” by Brendon Burchard Brendon Burchard’s “The Millionaire Messenger” is a great read. It addresses the complex subject of how, in the information age, ordinary entrepreneurs can join the ranks of recognized experts and earn a living by sharing their expertise with the world. The book builds three central arguments. The first is that your life…
Unlike many of my fellow financial bloggers, I have gained street cred (credentials) when it comes to having been poor. When we first came to San Jose, CA in the early 1980’s, my family lived with another family until my parents were able to save up to rent an apartment. The house we lived in was a typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom…
People are getting fat. The fact is, between 1988 and 2009, waist circumference has continued to increase according to a recent analysis of obesity. The Atlanta Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion found that the average woman’s waist today is about the same size as a man’s waist 15 years ago. Here are some weight loss myths that…