There’s an old saying, attributed to various individuals, “Every time an old person dies it’s like a library burning down.” It’s so true — all the information, stories, people who can identify people and places in photos, etc. are lost. For those of us who waited too long, it’s a much more research-based process,, though […]
Personal growth
Social Media Can Help or Hurt Your Job Prospects
Want to advance your career? Professional development today must include smart use of social media sites. Social networking is important, whether you are looking for a job or are mid-career, and whether you work for yourself or are advancing the corporate ladder. If your current social media image is negative, then your ability to get […]
Lose Weight, Save Money, with These Authors’ Tips
Two resolutions probably top everyone’s list every year: Lose weight and get out of debt. Well, strange as it seems, the means to accomplish both of these are the same. So say Ellie Kay and Danna Demetre, the authors of Lean Body, Fat Wallet. Kay is a financial expert and author of several books on how to […]
Eight Great Tools to Help You Get and Stay Organized
With the new year, we’re all thinking about resolutions for 2016. While losing weight and getting your finances in order are two popular choices, one resolution many of us make year after year is to get organized, once and for all. The truth is, no one ever gets organized once and for all; it’s a process, […]
There Are Ways to Get Free or Cheap Job Training
America’s Test Kitchen Has Free 14-Day Trial Membership
Learn how to cook—not just follow recipes—and guarantee a lifetime of better cooking when you sign up for online cooking classes from America’s Test Kitchen. Work one-on-one with real test cooks to help find solutions and get personalized feedback. Learn the America’s Test Kitchen way and discover our revolutionary methods and techniques. Enjoy the best […]
Home Depot Offers Free DIY Workshops for All Ages, Levels
Strap on your toolbelt. Home Depot is offering more FREE Do-It-Yourself Workshops. Contact your nearest store for further details and to find out the topics for upcoming workshops. To check on future classes, go ONLINE. Workshops for this month are usually scheduled nationally from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Times and dates may vary by location, […]
Springs Senior Center Offers Wide Range of $1 Classes
The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a wide variety of health classes for just $1 each. Many programs focus on preventive care and general well-being. You also can schedule a “nurse chat” with a professional or find help for Alzheimer’s prevention and care. Trying to figure out Medicare? Need help with your balance or posture? […]
Educate Yourself for Free and Get Ahead in Life
One secret to getting ahead is knowing that getting ahead takes work. It might come a little easier if school naturally comes easy to you or if your family emphasizes education. But even if you are just “average,” you can make great strides in life by learning to study. Another secret about getting ahead is that learning […]
How Do You Choose the Best Place for Your Retirement?
A generation ago, retirement was more defined. You had a last day of work, collected your gold watch and headed for a planned community in Florida or Arizona. But the baby boomer generation is heading into a much different kind of retirement. Modern technology has made it easier to move to another country and still […]