In 2003, six in 10 Americans were estimated to spend their working days sitting in front of a computer, according to a study by the Mayo Clinic. At home, people spend about four hours per day watching TV plus additional time on their smartphones. This sedentary lifestyle comes at a huge cost. Sedentary people have…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Mortgage Banking for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The great recession technically ended in June 2009, but many Americans are still feeling long lasting effects. Some of those are good, such as the low interest rates that we have been able to…
Money might be the root of all evil, but it’s a necessary evil – we can’t live our life without it. And, no matter how much of it we make each month, somehow there’s always room for more. I’m sure you – just like me – are constantly looking for new ways to make an…
If you attended college from fall 1970 until spring 1974 (a typical 4 year span), you could have graduated with an undergrad degree from a public university and have spent a total of about $6,500. Add in the costs of room and board, and that number is closer to $10,500 (in current dollars). Fast forward…
School is out in one month in some areas of the country. For parents, their children’s elation at a two month reprieve from homework quickly turns to “We’re bored.” Even more worrisome is how many kids will quickly spend their summer months in front of TVs or gaming systems. Sometimes you don’t want to go…
You have a home to rent – and so do hundreds of other landlords in your area. Some property owners erroneously assume that in today’s high-priced rental market, they can list unkempt rentals and still secure tenants year after year. However, savvy lessees tend to do their research, and move on when presented with outdated…