If you decide to leave your job, it’s customary to inform your employer with a written letter of resignation. Here’s what to include in it....
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If you’ve decided to broaden your horizons by completing an online training program, you’ll need to do these four things to ensure you succeed. 1....
Did you finish your spring cleaning only to realize you need more storage space? Here’s a room by room look at some of the best solutions...
If you’ve recently applied for a job, it’s likely that someone will call or email you to set up a formal interview for the position....
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The stock market dropped on the news of the coronavirus Covid-19. Dizzy yet? Investment experts at Market Watch say ignore the headlines. The market will...
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For more than 15 years, the government has recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month in an effort to teach Americans how to reduce debt...
It’s easy to get discouraged during a job search, especially if you’ve gone weeks without hearing back from potential employers. Here are four things you...
Everyone has seen the Wizard of Oz. Can there be anything more lovely than Oz and all its characters? Yes! The book by L. Frank Baum....
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home. Here are some easy ways to perk up any room in your house. 1. Add a...
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Your dog comes to you every night at 7 p.m., looks searchingly into your eyes, and gives a soft bark. After years with you, the...
Are you thinking about updating your home this spring? If so, these three projects are perfectly suited to the season. 1. Upgrade the landscaping. Spring...
There’s only one place on earth that no one ever has to worry about termites: Antarctica. Termites don’t like the frozen frontiers, and really they don’t...
Chances are kids will never learn — or even hear — American folk songs unless parents teach them. Folks songs often detail the origins of the...
Are you a nature lover who’s looking for a career that will allow you to work closely with plants? Here’s an overview of some training...
When spring arrives, it’s important to inspect the exterior of your home to make sure it hasn’t been damaged over the winter. Here are five...
Every year, the World Sleep Society hosts World Sleep Day to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep. This year’s event will take place...
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Mike McCool, our publisher, stopped by the offices of Perry and Holly Leach on Friday, February 28th, to thank them for their support and to get...
Insulation keeps your basement warm in the winter, cool in the summer and dry all year long. But because it’s underground, you can’t approach insulating...