Day: July 10, 2013

Pets are members of the family – so much so that more families today are traveling with their four-legged companions than ever before. Although packing for your pet may seem like a walk in the park, a few missed items could lead to a very hairy, uncomfortable and perhaps even stinky situation. To avoid these possible outcomes, here are three things no pet owner should leave home without.

Autumn is on the way, so don’t fall behind on your seasonal home repairs checklist. It pays to know which renovations to tackle now, which repairs can wait until next season, and what preventative measures can help you avoid large-scale, costly repairs.

Heart disease and women – we’ve come a long way but we still have a ways to go. While we may no longer be shocked to hear that heart disease is the number one killer of women or that over 250,000 women die of heart attack each year, most women aren’t prepared for heart attack emergencies.

If you are like many Americans, you can’t get enough of those mouth-watering cooking shows where professional chefs whip up delicious meals in the span of a 30-minute show. How do they do that – and how can you replicate their cooking finesse in your own kitchen? You might be surprised that canned foods can help you create tasty dishes similar to those you see on TV, in less time than you think.

These days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of sources offering money-saving tips. It seems like everyone has a hot new tip or an old tried-and-true method you just have to try. Unfortunately, trying to keep up with them all can actually be counter-productive to your savings goal because you aren’t able to dedicate enough time and effort to see substantial results.

Summer is the season for reconnecting with friends, spending time with loved ones and maybe even igniting a summer romance. From shared vacation houses and dining out to concerts and ball games, one or more people usually feel they paid more than their fair share for group outings. Don’t let sticky financial situations put a chill in your relationships. With some easy-to-remember tips, you can breeze through summer and focus on what’s really important: time with those you care about.

In the delicate dance that is the world of sales, it’s probably safe to say that cold calling is one area where sales people and prospects are totally in tune. No one relishes cold calls, whether you’re the initiator or the receiver. But cold calling continues to thrive for one reason: when done right, the tactic can lead to new business.

Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects opens plenty of exciting and challenging opportunities for today’s students. Many of these opportunities exist in the Navy, including technically challenging missions that require intelligence and critical thinking.