What do you expect to inherit from your grandparents or parents? The number of Americans who will inherit money is quite small and will most likely continue to decrease in the coming years.
In fact, nearly 92 percent of the American population will receive nothing at all. That means about 8 percent will inherit money, but […]
On the best day, a cruise can still cost nearly $3,500 per person…and that does not include the airfare and charges you can incur (such as maid service, bar tabs, etc). And while it may be relaxing, how much sight seeing of the beautiful landscapes are you really able to do?
Personally, my husband and I […]
Since its inception a few years ago, eRecording has been implemented for use in about 250 counties across the nation. Here is the number of counties in each state that uses eRecording as of January 2007. Find out how many counties are in your state and compare them to this list. Maybe your state is […]
A Readers Digest article once reported that in post-abortion interviews, 91% of the women surveyed would have carried the child to term and chosen an abortion alternative if they had the much needed support then.Â
If you or someone you know is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, considering seeking help, support, and resources from non-profit organizations […]
Since about 1985, egg donors have been used to help infertile couples conceive and have a baby. The use of egg donations has risen nationwide. There was a 40% increase in the use of eggs nationwide from 10,389 in 2000 to 14,323 in 2003.
This increase may be due to the increasing number of older women […]
 Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees) account for more than one million stings each year! Don’t let yourself become a statistic! If you are working, gardening, camping, or doing any other type of outdoor activity, make sure you protect yourself sufficiently from bees, mosquitoes and other bothersome flying insects.
Make sure you wear pants and long sleeves […]
The average time a person spends on hold is 30 seconds. However, without creative hold music or messages, that 30 seconds is said to feel like 90 seconds.
In a person’s lifetime, a person will spend about 1.2 years on hold.
If you’re an executive, you spend about 17 minutes per day on hold, which calculates into […]
An estimated 41,550,000 Americans do not take any vacation time annually.Â
Expedia.com reports that at least 30% of working American adults forfeit legitimate vacation time they have earned – that’s nearly 415 million vacation days.
Say what? I live for my vacation time! Whether it is a relaxing Caribbean cruise, hiking the Swiss Alps, or a […]
The average cost of catering depends upon the head count and the type of catering you prefer. Whether you are having just adults or children, a sit down dinner, a buffet, or just hors d-oeuvres, these differences affect the final catering bill.
A catered event can cost anywhere from $5 to $1,000 per person. Food prices […]
I am one of the 61 percent of Americans who is unmarried, without children, and owns a pet. I must admit I am also part of the 56 percent of dog owners who buys their pets Christmas presents.
Although I do contribute a little to the $40 billion pet industry, at least I haven’t turned into […]