This was the most successful amusement park before WWII
You wouldn’t know it from the vibrancy of these pictures, showing the vast array of people enjoying the many and varied pleasures of New York’s Coney …
Employee retention strategies: How to keep your most valuable asset
All too often, employee retention is spoken about in vague, jargon-heavy terms. Buzzwords like “company culture,” “engagement,” and “professional fulfillment” are tossed around as if their …
Here’s how much you need to make in every state to buy a home
Chances are you’ve considered how much money you would need to earn in order to buy a home. The answer, of course, depends largely on where you live. …
How to say no to a wedding invitation
It arrives innocently enough in the mail. Then you notice the heavy envelope, the calligraphy and, upon opening, the multi-colored confetti wafting to the floor screaming, …
Nearly 1-in-4 millennials want to buy a home before getting married
Young adults are getting married later than previous generations. In 1980, the median age for men and women at their first marriage was 24.7 and 22, …
6 signs your business has a sales hangover
You aren’t the only one holding your breath. There’s massive excitement built up around the upcoming sales promotion amongst you and your team, as well as …
Can applying for new credit hurt your credit scores?
Thinking about applying for a new credit account, but worried the application might hurt your credit scores? Here’s what you need to know about how “new …
Here’s how to settle with a debt collector
If you’ve fallen behind on a debt, and the debt collectors are calling, you’re probably under a lot of stress. It’s important, though, not to panic …
11 people who made Woodstock happen
Ideas come and go, and more frequently than not, they die as they began – just ideas. Too few of us put our ideas into action, …
Why white-collar crime is ‘legal’ in Canada
As the SNC-Lavalin case was breaking this past winter, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) asked me do a television interview about the emerging scandal. At one …
Reducing your carbon footprint: Lessons from environmentally-friendly companies
You’ve heard the buzz about sustainability, but it hasn’t been something you’ve focused on yet. You aren’t alone. Many business owners still have the perception that …
Everyday things that may be making you sick
If you’re a germaphobe, you might not want to read this post. Or maybe you’ll extremely want to read it. It’s up to you. But in any …
50 things you probably never knew about Woodstock
August 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Held on a dairy farm in the town of Bethel, New York, it was …
What does your workplace say about your company?
They say a home tells you everything you need to know about a person. The same can—or, perhaps, should—be said of a company and its workplace. …
Mazda CX-5 punches above its weight in SUV class
In the very crowded compact crossover-SUV market, automakers are constantly working to outdo the competition. It must be very stressful for them, but we’re all reaping …
Every single act that played at Woodstock
Written by: Michael Schreiber
For many baby boomers, the Woodstock music festival represents a seminal moment, defining the music and culture of the generation. For music lovers, it was a …
5 quirky mortgage refinance scenarios that really work
In the last few years, mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has passed. The following …
14 jobs that pay $70K (and don’t require a college degree)
There’s this myth where you need a degree to be able to earn a decent income. Not true at all. Yup, these are good ol’ 9 …
6 animal-like robots that could one day change the world
Your first encounter with a robot animal was probably some toy advertised on Saturday morning cartoons. Trust us, the robot industry has come a long way …
How to win at Memorial Day weekend car sales
Car dealerships often run sales events on major holiday weekends to get new customers in the door. But with all the competing offers and red tape …
5 ways to experience the national parks on a budget
If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation that gives you amazing memories, plenty of Instagram-worthy moments and the ability to DIY a trip based on your …
Balance sheets: A complete explanation & free template
Every business owner has a finite amount of time, and a successful manager uses their time wisely to carve out a better financial position for their …
Here’s why you may not want to close that credit card
Is there anything more satisfying than paying off a credit card? With double-digit interest rates that can send even the smallest of balances soaring, the effort …
How to improve your life through better financial decisions
Sometimes it’s painful to realize that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be. Coming to an understanding that your financial life is primarily the result of …
How ‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer can help you retire
James Holzhauer has become one of the most dominant “Jeopardy!” contestants in the show’s history. He has the second longest winning streak and the second highest …
Here’s why you really need to care about your credit history
Out of all the factors that influence your credit scores, there’s at least one that you don’t have to put much effort into: credit history. But …
5 things that won’t hurt your business credit score
Your business credit score is an important lifeline if you ever need to borrow funds. If you have a business credit card or any business loans, …
What’s the fastest way to get student loan forgiveness?
It’s little surprise that many of America’s 45 million student loan borrowers are looking to loan forgiveness programs to ease their burden. But while loan forgiveness sounds like a dream …
How to plan an international strategy for your small business
Is an international business strategy the next step for your small business? Expanding into new global markets can dramatically boost sales and profits, but it also requires …
The quest for a healthy burger: Amazing veggie burgers in every state
Burgers are lauded as an American classic, a perfect meal for a summer BBQ or trip to your local diner. May is National Hamburger Month — …
