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“Web Junkie” Film Examines Internet Addiction in China

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Do you believe that your child has an “internet addiction”? In the United States, it is not considered to be a real condition or disorder. In China, however, it is believed to be both real and dangerous. A film called “Web Junkie” gives people a look into the lives of teens who are sent for treatment for their internet addiction. “Web Junkie” is a documentary that was created by Shosh Shlam and Hilla Medalia. It was released in 2014, and is currently available on Netflix. It focuses on some of the teenage boys who were sent to Daxing Boot Camp … Continue reading →

Wise Mile Spending

You scrimped and saved for years to take vacations to various destinations.  Now, you’ve finally accumulated enough frequent flyer miles to redeem a cushy reward.  So, do you blow those precious miles on a free ticket or do you use them to upgrade to first class? Travel experts say the key to using award travel miles is to research your options before settling on a prize.   In other words, before you cash in your hard earned miles, consider where you’re going, how much a ticket there costs, and how challenging it will be to claim your reward. For example, if … Continue reading →

All You Need Is 30 Minutes a Day

When it comes to exercise, is more of it better? You may sometimes question whether or not the recommended 30 minutes a day of exercise is beneficial. I know a few people who don’t believe this because they don’t feel satisfied unless they have gotten in 45 to 60 minutes of exercise. For some reason, the 30 minutes can feel like it’s not enough. Well, a small study says differently. Whether you exercise for 30 or 60 minutes a day, you end up losing the same amount of weight. I think it’s the mindset that if you work out more, … Continue reading →

Selling Your House in the Spring

You can really tell that spring has arrived by all the for sale signs in people’s yard. Spring is a wonderful time to sell your home. It’s like Mother Nature has put on her best dress and pearls so your house looks it’s very best. There are still some things you can do to help Mother Nature and your realtor. Studies are showing that more people start their home search online. Gone are the days of busy open houses, instead we can log in and see hundreds of homes in the time it takes to drive across town. It’s important … Continue reading →

How Much Money Do You Make?

Knowing that some fast food chains are handing out $5,000 signing bonuses to employees made me jealous… ahem! I mean curious. Curious about how many non-glamorous professions make up the top tier of highest paying jobs in America. If you think actors, professional athletes, politicians and Wall Street wheelers and dealers comprise the top spots, you might be surprised. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the professionals that raked in the most dough in 2010 were: 1. Anesthesiologists = $166,400+ 2. Internists = $166,400+ 3. OB/GYN = $166,400+ 4. Oral Surgeons = $166,400+ 5. Orthodontists = $166,400+ 6. General … Continue reading →

Tips For Keeping More of Your Money

There are a couple of basic ways to have more money – earning more and spending less. Both involve time and effort, but there are a few simple things that you can do to make sure that you are spending as little as possible on certain items. If you go through this list and check off an item or two each week, in a few weeks you will have started the New Year with the knowledge that you are not overpaying for a few different things. One thing that you can do is to make sure that you are not … Continue reading →

Beware of Seasonal Spending

Tis the season for Santa, stockings, sugar plums and… scam artists looking to suck your bank account dry. You can kiss your merry Christmas goodbye if that happens. According to money experts, the months of November and December see the greatest number of fraud victims. The idea of spending cash instead of charging up huge totals on your credit cards is a good one. However, you need to be especially vigilant when using a debit card online to purchase holiday gifts. If you become a victim of a fraud, you can potentially lose all of the cash in your bank … Continue reading →

Should You Take the Job?

My husband was offered a new job today. It was pretty exciting—and scary. Exciting in that it means a raise, and it means new opportunities, and it means that we might be able to move to a larger home, which is so badly needed. But it’s scary for other reasons. Will it stick? Will he be happy there? Will making this dramatic change be good for our family? When faced with this kind of question, there are certain questions to ask which may make all the difference in the answer. 1. Benefits—does the new company offer benefits that are comparable … Continue reading →

Take It Outside – How To Use Your Computer Outdoors

While it is officially springtime, the season has yet to make a permanent appearance where I live. We got glimpses of it last week, with warmer temperatures, melting snow, and oodles of oozing mud. This week has been rather cold and we even got some more snow earlier in the week. I’m dreaming of spending more time outdoors, and since I work from home that means that I have the freedom to do my work anywhere I choose. I’m sure that I am not the only one who is looking forward to warmer weather, so I decided to round up … Continue reading →

File Your Taxes For Free

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Have you filed your taxes yet? Most people do not enjoy the process that one must go through in order to prepare their taxes. This is so disagreeable a chore that it inspires people who are not usually procrastinators to put off doing it. You cannot avoid filing your taxes, but you can avoid spending money on having them filed for you. There are a few ways that you can file your taxes for free. No one looks forward to tax season. It’s time consuming to gather up all of the paperwork that you need before you can start. The … Continue reading →