Attention authors: 4 reasons to go with an indie publisher
Due to advancements in technology like digital cinematography cameras and internet distribution, artists in both the movie and music industries have been producing their work independently for decades now. Now, in that same independent spirit, writers also have the freedom to bypass the traditional conventions of publishing to achieve their goal of becoming a published author.
If your child is being bullied, she's not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association.
What you need to think about when considering a career change
In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same.
Ask any parent who has been through it before and they'll tell you teenage drivers are overconfident. They are so excited about getting the privilege to drive; they often don't consider what can go wrong.
Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy
Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.
How to get your teen excited about this year's family road trip
Have a teenage driver in your household? If so, make this the year you get your son or daughter excited about what has always been a dreaded event -- the family road trip. Offer him or her the opportunity to practice driving during the trip.
The next time you go on a trip, whether for business or pleasure, you may want to reconsider how to answer the clerk at the rental car company when he asks if you'd like to take advantage of the insurance policy their company offers.
You're not the only one looking forward to your vacation or business trip. Identity thieves relish your travel time too, because your vital, personally identifying information may be more exposed when you're traveling than when you're at home or work. Before you head to the airport or start out on your long road trip, take some precautions to safeguard against identity theft - even when you're not at home.
Safety and motorcycle riding should always go hand-in-hand
Most responsible people wouldn't even dream of leaving the driveway without first putting on their seatbelts. Motorcycles don't have seatbelts, however, so it's important to take full advantage of all the other safety gear available.
Irritation with unnecessary banking fees is the No. 1 reason consumers switch banks, according to a recent survey. If you're paying these five fees, it's time to look for a bank that doesn't charge them.
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