Are there any pointless jobs?

When you think back about 50 years you might remember the prediction of John Maynard Keynes where he stated that by the turn of the century the working week would be shorter than normal, yet if you look at how things are going now you actually working longer hours, but do you feel like your [...]

Being Rich – the pros and cons

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We can all remember at least three times in our lives where we felt that money would solve all our problems. We also know at least one person or family that is not a celebrity who tugs at the inner green monster of jealousy. The fact that money gives you the power to buy things [...]

Why failure is a guaranteed cycle

In modern lifestyle we are determined to prove that we have improved from the past, improving with each new innovation. The problem is that even though we have progressed from the day of the caveman, there is a distinct cycle which causes the rise and fall of countries that has not changed. There are plenty [...]

10 of the cheapest pets to own

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Children are given pets to teach them the general skills of responsibility, yet there are many homeless pets in shelters all over the world. Many children have to give up their pets because they were not prepared for the cost of keeping the pet or because their circumstances have changed and the first way to [...]

Egypt crises more than it seems

With all the problems in Egypt the focus has been on the fights between Islamism and secularism, there have been many people killed and injured in the wars across the country, and although this is understandable as citizens want the freedom to choose there are bigger problems. The resources available are rapidly depleting and the [...]

Learn to play an instrument without breaking the bank

Whether your child has expressed a desire to learn to play the piano or you are following your dream of learning to play the guitar, you do not have to settle for the high prices that tutors charge! Here are a few ways to consider getting the lessons you need. Internet - The internet offers [...]

Benefits of planning early for retirement

Once you have finished college or university and start your first job most people start working and paying off their student loans. We all know that entry level positions do not give great salaries so it is easier to postpone any thoughts of retirement plans until you can afford it. The harsh reality is that [...]

Debt collectors take on a new look

We all accustomed to the phone ringing at various times of the day and night with people demanding money that is owed, and most of us ignore the call or get aggressively defensive and try reason with the consultant on the other side because we know we owe the money and would pay it back [...]

Should you give money to the poor?

There are a variety of organizations and governments that are giving money to people in poor communities without any conditions or expectations. Although when people hear about these handouts they are skeptical about the validity of the rumors there are others who are concerned that the money will be wasted on alcohol and drugs. The [...]

Inspire yourself to reach for your dream

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Everyone has a dream which keeps them stuck in the daily grind of life as they clutch desperately to the hope that one day they will be able to make their dream a reality. Many people also land up settling into the rut and forget their dreams because they always waiting for a miracle to [...]