Substance abuse is a major public health concern. According to a 2017 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older had some form of substance abuse disorder. Photo by Min An…
Winter is technically still a little way off, but now that summer is saying its last goodbye, we’ll soon start to notice the weather beginning to cool, the nights drawing in, and you might have already begun to see the…
Keeping yourself and others safe while working is crucial for any job, which must be factored into handling all daily routines and tasks. While each job will have its own safety measures and precautions to be taken, specific industries must…
The so-called “gig economy” boomed through 2021, with one-in-seven adults operating within this space on a monthly basis. Interestingly, it appears as though the gig economy is increasingly likely to comprise full-time workers in search of a viable side hustle,…
In recent years, environmental consciousness is a subject most of us are talking about. Beyond that, we have even taken some actions to reduce our impact on the planet. Of course, it is not enough, but there is one thing…
A new gift-giving season has arrived, and with it, a new seasonal shopper. People worldwide discovered new ways to find and buy gifts for loved ones in 2020, and they welcomed internet commerce as a way to keep the magical…
I was always a voracious reader but lately have found it challenging to sit down and actually READ. That was, until I discovered audiobooks. For someone like me who can barely focus or sit still, audiobooks are the perfect way…
According to a study done by ADP Research Institute, “On average, employers will promote 8.9 percent of their employees annually, and those employees will receive an average wage increase of 17.4 percent.” If these numbers look small, they are. Which…
Many may wonder about the advantage of building a personal budget, but as someone who’s learned from his past mistakes, taking the time to make a personal budget is crucial to financial success. You see, a budget is a plan…
So you have a new washing machine, oven, or stove, you set these appliances up and think your job is done? Then you find your appliance not functioning well, even before its guarantee date, and you are gutted because you…