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While tax season has just ended, many people are still receiving their U.S. government and state tax returns. Assuming you didn’t owe taxes, it can be daunting deciding what to do with this sudden influx of cash. Though buying a brand new, high-end television can be very enticing, there are much better, more responsible ways to spend (or save) your tax return, and here are just a few:
Pay Down Your Credit Cards or Other Kinds of Debt
You worked hard all through the previous year, and seeing a...

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There are countless stories on the evening news about elders being abused while under the care of nursing home staff. Among these stories is the one of 89-year-old Hussein Younes , who was living in a nursing home following bowel obstruction surgery in 2015.
As he recovered in the facility, his family started seeing unexplained bruises and cuts on his body. Their solution? They set up a camera in his room and discovered that he...

Nature and exploration is an important part of healthy childhood development.
Exploring nature is an important part of any child's development. While a majority of what children learn happens on paper, or in the classroom, this holds little weight in comparison to what they can gain from real life experiences. Combining the two brings color and expertise to a child’s life.
Not many places are as enriching in this way as the various national parks across the United States. They carry science, ...

Video games are often seen as a hindrance to the development of a healthy young mind, but that isn’t always the case. While yes, sitting and playing video games for hours on end poses serious health risks, video games can actually be quite beneficial to a young person as they grow and mature.
Though the debate rages on to determine whether or not video games are harming kids, the science tells a pretty clear story of benefits, like teaching empathy and enhancing social skills in non-tradition...

These days, HR professionals and business executives have a lot to think about when it comes to effective recruitment and retention techniques. With a diverse workforce spanning generations, a rapidly globalizing world of business, no end to the various available applicant tracking systems, and a newfound need to automate recruitment and retention efforts efficiently, the hiring process has come a long way. While some may wish it was still possible to walk in off the street with a resume in h...

In order to attract and keep customers, the world of marketing is always changing, especially given the rapid evolution of technology and associated marketing strategies. For many marketers, the development of a well-recognized brand identity is often the key to long-lasting success. With it comes strong customer loyalty and a base on which to build upon.
The importance of brand identity and customer loyalty is most critical when it comes to the entertainment industry. Entertainment companies...

Millennials are a dominant force in the housing market these days, and why not? After all, 75 million Americans are in the millennial generation. In other words, they are a quarter of the population, just short of a third of the voting demographic, and nearly 40 percent of the working population. It makes perfect sense that they would be the current group looking for a place to call home.
One natural question that arises, then, is why so many millennials are still choosing to rent over owning...

Of all the cutting-edge technological forms of electronic correspondence in the modern era, few areas well-established or as long-lived as the email. In spite of its age in a time when “newer is better,” the email continues to hold onto its position as a commonly used form of communication. For example, in recent years, as many as 92 percent of online adults used email to send and receive transmissions.
This widespread popularity holds just as true for email marketing as it does for anything ...

Traveling to new lands is an exciting experience. When you first arrive, you are overwhelmed by new smells, languages, sights, and culture. The sensory experience can be both stimulating and overwhelming. With the desire to take it all in at once, it is easy to let the mindful practices that you integrate into your home life find their way to the backburner.
However, it is as important as ever to be aware of how your actions, purchasing power, and presence as a foreigner impact the lands that...

It feels as though conducting business on a global scale is more common than not these days. Companies are outsourcing their manufacturing needs outside of the United States due to the savings in costs. Meanwhile, international sales are more convenient than ever before as a result of the internet. There are fewer communication issues thanks to the evolution of technology and translation apps, as well as putting an emphasis on learning a second language in schools.

The ease of gaining profits...

Effective search engine optimization can be the key to the success of an online store. However, many companies don’t quite understand how to make sure that their SEO efforts are having the impact they desire. Improving the performance of e-commerce isn’t all too difficult when you understand how to properly utilize SEO.

There Are Many Ways that Using a Bicycle Can Make a Huge Impact on the World Around Us
There’s no doubt about it. Cars are convenient. However, life is about so much more than simple convenience. Sometimes it’s worth the time and effort to invest in leading better, healthier lives that positively impact ourselves and the world around us as much as possible.
One of the best ways to make a major impact quickly is to consider switching your primary mode of transportation from a car to a bicycle....

There are a lot of reasons to travel. Travel provides new experiences in new places, and it allows for adventure and relaxation at the same time. Having travel experiences creates enriching memories and an appreciation for the world beyond your normal life. Traveling as a family is one way to share these feelings and lessons as a family unit. It’s an opportunity to teach these lessons to children, and share experiences with your spouse.
My travel experiences with my family growing up and with...

When a product is fair trade certified, you can rest assured that it’s produced according to strict environmental, economic, and social guidelines. And though fair trade goods have been touted as simply a trend or fad, the numbers show otherwise. Since 2012, global fair trade revenue has steadily climbed. In 2016, fair trade products brought in about $9 billion dollars globally.
Those who choose to purchase fair trade items understand the positive impact their purchase has on the environment,...

Travel has long been touted as a great way to improve yourself. There is no shortage of articles out there that encourage spending your hard-earned money on experiences like travel as opposed to possessions. Traveling abroad can create lasting, priceless memories that you’ll cherish for years to come, and can radically change the way that you see the world.
Getting to know other cultures and how they deal with the same problems that you have can give you a refreshing perspective on life. Trav...