Before choosing an IRA real estate custodian, there are a few things to consider. First, just because an IRA account custodian allows real estate transactions doesn’t mean he “encourages” them. I think I can explain better what I mean with this example. Suppose you decide to use the account...

In the interest of scientific research on what happens to apples when they are dehydrated, I conducted an experiment. Actually, it was sheer curiosity that prompted the study: apples needed drying anyway. To proceed: 4 apples were cored and weighed before dehydration. Weights ranged from 7 ounces to 7.5...

There are many alternatives when it comes to decorating your aquarium instead of buying them in a store. You could search your house for unique items that you no longer need, or you could raid your child’s toy box. Yes, you heard right. Children’s toys can be used as...

Could too much technology time lead to rebellious behavior or even worse with your child? An Iowa teenager recently ran away from home when his parents took his cell phone. As reported by most major media outlets, the 13-year-old boy was found dead about five days later. While no...

As you grow your business, you may be looking in many directions for encouragement, ideas, and avenues for development. But have you considered looking forward? If you have a small (SBE) or medium-sized business (SME), INSET or in-service training can provide immediate and long-term benefits to your company or...

For some people, cooking is as natural as breathing. They were born to cook, so they are naturally drawn to pursuing a culinary career. Who can blame them? After all, the art of cooking can be magical. You gather fresh ingredients, mix them all together and end up with...

How do you know if your social media marketing efforts are working? These seven ways to analyze your social media marketing efforts will help you understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. 1. Commitment Are your followers responding to what you share on social media with...

I often hear from wives who are quite confused by the contradiction that occurs within their own homes. Their husbands usually assure them that they still love them, and yet the husband has dropped the bombshell that he no longer wants to be married. Wives often wonder how on...

It’s normal for us to want to get the maximum benefit from the minimum effort in the things we do, and it’s no different when trying to lose weight. The good news is that there are some lifestyle hacks, small changes that improve your life in a not so...

Tevez and Bellamy each scored two for the visitors, while Frank Lampard scored both goals for Chelsea, the latter coming from the penalty spot in injury time with Chelsea reduced to nine men. Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table is now just one point behind Manchester United...