Looking for a new job or career? Ways to negotiate your salary right away, stay confident and sell yourself for best offer: 1. Remember your position: This company believes in you enough to have selected you from a pile of other candidates. Their job offer is a sign that they’re investing in you, so use this as leverage to negotiate the right salary. 2. Do your research: find out what the market pays for your

 Buying a car is an investment, giving you and your family independence and freedom. But, conversely, it’s a depreciative asset, meaning cars lose value from the moment you drive out of the dealer’s parking lot.      However, there are some tips and tricks to help your car keep its value so when it comes time to upgrade, you’ll still have some bargaining power:

 It’s common wisdom that regular exercise is good for our health, but what constitutes “regular?” And what kind of exercise is most beneficial? Experts often recommend at least 150 minutes of moderately intense activity each week, which they also say is best broken up into shorter sessions you can do daily. Exercising for just 20 minutes per day,  can help improve your physical and mental health as well as help you live longer. Recent studies,

Some advice handed down through generations is reliable. But when it comes to money, yesterday’s goodadvice might be terrible today. Here are some words of so-called “wisdom” that still get trotted out from time to time but that it might be best for you to ignore. 1. “Cancel credit cards you’re not using.” Having a few credit cards isn’t necessarily bad for your credit score, and it can be good. If you’ve had a card

Our homes should be our sanctuaries year-round – a place in which to escape, recharge, and reenergize for whatever may come our way. Discover a few ways to bring serenity to your home, without breaking the bank:

During the school year you set your kids up for success as much as you can–making sure their homework’s finished, helping them get a good night’s sleep, and trying to avoid chaotic mornings. Another way to pave the road to academic success is providing lunches to fuel their school days, but it’s not always easy. Here’s a look at common kids’ lunch mistakes, and simple solutions for a successful lunch for everyone. 1. Stay the

 As the cost of living continues to rise a lot of us are searching for ways to save money on our monthly bills, including the cell phone bill. Here are a few things to try that might help you lower your cell phone bill for months and years to come: