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Personal BALC: My Money Leads to My Daughter’s Money
My Money Leads to My Daughter’s Money Soon, my daughter will start applying to colleges. She has thought about location, reputation, tuition costs, even prestige. I am pretty much only thinking about the money. What neither of us has thought about, however, is her potential post-graduation salary. We understand that salaries depend heavily on [...]
Physical BALC: Wrinkle Fighting Foods
Wrinkle Fighting Foods Scientists aren’t quite ready to say “sugar causes winkles,” but doctors know from observing people with poorly managed diabetes what uncontrolled blood sugar does to skin – it causes premature aging. A big sweet tooth could be making your skin sag, crinkle, and wrinkle before its time. When sugar hits your bloodstream, [...]
Personal BALC: The Happiest Cities
The Happiest Cities Where are young professionals the happiest? According to careerbliss.com and Forbes Magazine, and the survey of thousands of employees with less than 10 years’ experience in a full-time position, it’s in a lot of cities that you probably wouldn’t have guessed. In the survey, these professionals rated eight factors that affect workplace [...]
Physical BALC: Vitamins Adults Need
Some of the Things Adults Need Fortify your diet and health with five nutrients that adults need to help prevent heart disease, stroke, fatigue and weight gain. Good news… they’re easy to find. VITAMIN D This vitamin’s biggest brag is in strengthening the skeleton, but a deficiency in D can increase chance of heart attack [...]
Financial BALC: Lessons from your Grandparents
Lessons from Your Grandparents Economists say that it is no longer whether there is going to be a recession, but how long the recession will last. No matter the length, one of the best places to look for sound money advice is from those people who have survived the Great Depression – your grandparents. Although [...]
Personal BALC: Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Addict or Fanatic? 35% of the U.S. adult population owns a smartphone. Two thirds sleep with their phone next to their bed. Your phone is your best friend; you name it and even dress it in different outfits. If you’re away from your smartphone, even for a few minutes, you become anxious and may fly [...]
