Finance is a huge part of our lives yet it remains something that many people struggle with. Today, more than ever before, people are getting into financial difficulties and debt. The recession has been going on for a few years now and people’s houses are still being repossessed. People are still losing their jobs. Worst [...]

After spending 25 years in the FBI as a special agent in the area of counterintelligence (catching spies), you learn a thing or two about dealing with people. You learn that what motivates people is not your words but your body language. You can’t get someone to trust you just because you say so, you [...]

Things didn’t go so well, huh, champ? We’ve talked a lot about love, but now it’s time for our resident love doctor to talk about what happens when romance goes south. Here are the steps to breaking up… online. Breaking up is hard to do, so the song goes, but it can be particularly painful [...]

I have always loved watching the Olympics because I get a little rush watching humans surpass their own perceived limitations and achieve accomplishments that seemed impossible. Athletes are well known for being quite respectful of their bodies. After all, their bodies are what rely on as their secret weapon when it comes to winning gold. [...]

As the outcry over Google Buzz’s privacy has shown us, it’s smart to explore settings in Gmail, along with other places you’re sharing data with the search giant. Let’s take a look at 10 privacy, convenience, and annoyance fixers you should know. 10. Turn off auto-displayed pictures from Gmail contacts By default, Gmail hides images [...]

Being frugal and happy on February 14th can be easy, creative and fun when you plan ahead. Just because today is the 11th, doesn’t mean that your only option this late in the game is the old standby of flowers. This is your opportunity to declare your love and pinch pennies with a touch of [...]

You don’t need overpriced “recovery” products after exercise, but eating a low-carb meal can have real benefits for your next workout, and for your general health and metabolism. It all has to do with tissue storage and insulin reception. Photo by SuziJane. After a round of aerobic (active movement) exercise, eating a lower-carb meal helps [...]

There are two gifts I want to give you right now: more time and better sleep. To do this I will need your complete attention and an open mind. It’s really not that hard but it does require a little self discipline, some patience and a willingness to make a few changes in your life. [...]

We all have days when we just don’t feel with it. Maybe we were up late the night before, maybe we slept badly, or maybe we’re simply tired for no clear reason. But when you’ve got work to do – whether in your day job, on your small business or around the house – then [...]

Emergencies don’t come with warning bells. They strike at unexpected moments and your response, or lack thereof, could determine how things come out in the end. How much do you think you know about first aid and proper emergency response? Was Mom right about sweating out a cold? Most people think they know quite a [...]

I’m a fairly young guy, but even so, I’ve come to realize that relationships are great teachers when both parties are aware and open-minded. We all need quality relationships in our life. We need people that know and understand us. I am not just talking about romantic relationships, but any relationship. The expectations, beliefs and [...]