Paisley Hansen

Every day, the news tells us about another natural resource, plant, or animal that is disappearing at an alarming rate. While you aren't likely to single-handedly save an endangered species, there are things you, your family, and your friends can do to become more eco-friendly and try to make the world just a little bit better. Check out these tips that are easy to implement and maintain.

While nearly every adult in the U.S. has a credit score, people’s understanding of them vary greatly. Some are diligent about maintaining stellar credit, reviewing reports, and avoiding temptations that can ding their credit. Others know that they have a credit score but have no idea where they fall on the scale, or what to do about it. The fact of the matter is that a good credit score opens many doors for you and your family. A bad one, on the other hand, may force you to struggle to get things you want or even need. We’ll look at how your score is assessed, what that means, and what to do about it.

Whether you’re fresh out of college and are pursuing your dream job, are middle-aged and deciding to make a career change or are simply looking to switch up the mundane routine of your life, congratulations! You are on your way to finding out what it is that you really want to do and are thinking about ways to achieve it. Although it can be scary and intimidating to consider starting from the bottom and working your way up in a fresh company, consider ways that you can advance yourself before even applying for your first job. Although experience speaks for itself in many real-life workplaces, the power of formal education in your field can help set you apart from every other applicant in the pool.

Taking care of yourself and allotting a few hours a week for self-care has a direct correlation with your confidence. Everybody has those times where your hair has a mind of its own. You spill coffee on your shirt before 10 am, and you might have forgotten to put on deodorant. This may sound like the beginning of a disastrous day, but if you start taking advantage of the following recommendations, you are sure to be looking your best, even when you feel your worst.

If your living space could really use an update but you shun the thought of bringing anything else into your home, it's time to get creative with your space. You can easily revamp your style without accumulating things that will crowd out precious room. Here are five intriguing additions that actually help create space.

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