Savings Or Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
Apr 10 2010
Posted by as Accounting and Finance, Lifestyle Features
Like many young people, I never thought I would find myself facing serious credit card debt. In my early twenties, I told myself that I would never fall into any debt trap. I had heard so many horror stories, and I just knew I would not live out one of those.
Boy, was I wrong! Many many years later, I am struggling with credit card debt, and if I don’t get a grip on things, I just might get buried. Naturally, I have been looking ...
Did you know that sales figures show (consistently) that during a bad economic period, more cosmetic products are sold than usual? These figures also show that after a tragedy occurs in an area, sales also increase.
What can we gather from this information? Just as Leonard Lauder said, tough times equate to a higher demand for beauty products. If that name sounds familiar, it is because the guy is the chairman of Estee Lauder, perhaps one of the most known brands in the beauty industry.
While ...
By now, you have probably heard about the “real iPhone killer.” Technology giant Google has been dabbling in the mobile phone market in the recent years and the release of their Nexus One phone has got technophiles all over the world really excited. Yours truly is actually thinking of getting her hands on one within the month. In the past three days, all I have been doing is looking up information on the Nexus One.
Today, I started having second thoughts about getting a unit as ...
There are several more hours before Christmas Eve, and I just got back from the supermarket. Needless to say, it’s sheer chaos out there. My sister’s wrapping up her gifts at the last moment – sans traditional Christmas wrapping paper. If you’re tired of wrapping gifts the same old boring way, here are a few ideas which you can put to good use without having to buy new materials.
Dig into your old stuff and look for suitable materials. We have found widespread brochures and catalogs to be ...
Avoid The Winter Blues
Nov 05 2009
Posted by Sally as Health Features, Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure
Winter is just around the corner, and you may not be aware of it, but there is a real disorder that many people experience during this time of the year. Many of us may informally call it the winter blues, though its official name is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
SAD is a scientifically recognized form of depression, which usually occurs during the winter. What are the symptoms of SAD?
• If you feel depressed during the winter (chronically) and yet feel great during spring and summer, you might have SAD.
• You feel ...
Do You Have These Bad Habits?
Oct 31 2009
Posted by Sally as Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure
We all have our bad habits, there is no denying that. There are some habits, however, that may seem to be harmless on the surface but are actually wreaking damage without us noticing it. Take a look at some of these habits and see if you are guilty of engaging in them.
Using the phone while driving. This is really a no brainer – bad habit no doubt. However, everyone who does this has his own way of rationalizing it. There is a plethora of hands-free devices ...
Getting A New Look On The Cheap
Aug 04 2009
Posted by Sally as Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure
Living in a place that has four seasons has its perks, but it also has its downsides. With each change of season, our wardrobes have to be updated as well. While this can be an exciting thing, it is definitely not easy on one’s wallet. Then again, there are some things that you can do to spruce up that wardrobe of yours without really spending a lot.
Have you ever thought of recycling? If you recycle aluminum cans, tires, and other things, why not clothes? And ...
Teen Trades iPod For Walkman
Jul 02 2009
Posted by Sally as Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure
Remember that handy black gadget that was so cool 20 years ago? I remember begging my parents to get me one of them, as my classmates all had one. A chunky black box with matching headphones, which were just as chunky, seemed to be one of the coolest status symbols way back then. This year, the Sony Walkman is celebrating its 30th birthday, but its coolness factor has since then dissipated.
The years have given way to superior technology, better looks, and different preferences. Now, many kids do ...
Wonderful Food – Jersey Style
Feb 11 2009
Posted by Jon as Announcements, Entertainment, Family Features, Family Life, Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel Features
Now we've all heard about the wonderful beaches of New Jersey, and the many activities you can do once you get there. From water sports that caters to all to more traditional leisure activities such as strolling or biking down the many trails that takes you around The Shore's boardwalk as you enjoy the ocean breeze running through your hair. The sun is perfect, the sand is white and clean, you sit down and ...
Stressed out? – New Jersey’s the place to Go
Feb 07 2009
Posted by Jon as Announcements, E-Commerce, Family Life, Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel Features
Pressures here, stresses there, and some more of the recession over there, when will it stop? Now what will all the tired souls who are sick and tired of the recession and what it is doing to our economy and people. Why not go out and spend more time with the family, isn't that what you've been working hard for?
Need a place to stay that's different? Then you've gotta' try New Jersey's, Sea Isle City which has become one of the best resort towns with the best beaches ...
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Like many young people, I never thought I would find myself facing serious credit card debt. In my early twenties, I told myself that I would never fall into any debt trap. I had heard so many horror stories, and I just knew I would not live out one of those.
Boy, was I [...]
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