18. October 2018

I am the face of a drug addict. Do I look like one to you? I bet if you met me you would not even guess that I have a drug problem. Why am I writing about this problem? I want to get correct information to any one who will listen. I am addicted to legal drugs. Most drug addicts are portrayed as drug seeking, manipulative people. I want to speak out and be a walking example for the true addict. I want the stereotypes to be recognized as just stereotypes. The psychiatric community wants people to...

05. August 2018

Car makers are rushing to add numerous cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles with hybrid engines (ones that rely on both batteries and gasoline for horsepower) to their vehicle lineups. To that end, Toyota has been in the forefront of the hybrid field, having introduced the Prius in 2000, not long after Honda rolled out its Insight. While the Prius continues to be a popular sub-compact choice for many buyers, it's conceivable that in the not-too-distant future SUVs, like the Highlander, could...

15. July 2018

Arriving Late Being late for an interview not only demonstrates a lack of respect for the potential employer, it also leaves the impression that you will be late as an employee. Plan extra time and allow for unexpected circumstances such as traffic, weather or a hard to find location. It is better to arrive early than late, but not too early. If you arrive more than 15 minutes early, take the time to read the job announcement, your resume, or practice answering common interview questions. Then...

31. May 2018

Getting married? Every woman who is about to be wed ought to ask herself about her finances. Glamour magazine's "More For Your Money" columnist, Barbara Gilder Quint, has these financial tips for the bride-to-be: 1. Closing a personal checking account and opening a joint account. If you've established a good record under your own name - your checks don't bounce, you've borrowed and repaid on time - it would be foolish to close out your checking account. A bank account in your own name is a key...

29. May 2018

While I was in college nearly 10 years ago, I didn't know much in the way of managing my personal finances. Unfortunately, I didn't have anyone to guide me in terms of what to do and what not to do with my money and I ended up getting in to debt pretty quickly. To make sure that doesn't happen to other young people, here are a few guidelines to abide by to set yourself up for financial success while in college. Avoid credit cards You've heard this one before, but it is well worth repeating...