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Like clockwork, just as spring weather starts to set in, tax time enters and Americans are racing against the tax deadline of April 15. Some people may like to get their taxes out of the way as soon as they receive their W2s and may have their tax refunds in their accounts before Tax Day arrives. Others put off filing …

If  you’ve been following my post from last week, you’ll know I’m on a music kick. Since getting in touch with TuneCore, I’ve been wanting to share some of their advice and services for music artists looking to break into the industry. In today’s post, I’ll give you a recap on an interview with Pete Rogers, from the Creatives Dept. …

This week, I’m going to be focusing on the music industry and how it is becoming increasingly more democratized. We’ve been through the Napster days as teens and YouTube blew us all out of the water by letting anyone with a video camera upload their own music to the word. Today, I’m starting to see another wave of music distribution for …

Who doesn’t dream of an island vacation? But for many of us, the idea relaxing on the beaches of the Bahamas under a palm tree is just a fantasy for someday far in the future. Like when we’re too old to enjoy it, basically. But did you know you have other options? Let me tell you about a secret little …

Having plants and flowers in your workspace makes your employees happier, and maybe even smarter. Scientific research continues to suggest that workers who function in a more natural environments perform significantly better than those who lack natural elements in their workplaces. Think about it: How would you like it if every member of your staff got instantly better, by 20%, …

If you, or a someone in your family, love to hunt, fish, camp, and do all those adventurous rugged activities possible in the wild outdoors, you probably know just how expensive this hobby can be. As someone who has only dabbled in hiking and camping, I know it’s always best to hear from someone more experienced. Pro Guide Direct is …

After doing some Spring Cleaning, you might be thinking of new and fresh ways to style your home. Instead of making a spontaneous (and potentially very costly) trip to Bed Bath & Beyond, you can start making some wiser and long-term decisions on how to give your home a bit of a facelift. You Don’t Have to Be a DIY …

As frugal lifestyle bloggers, we are always on the lookout for tools and technology to help ourselves and our readers better manage their personal finances. Mint is one such tool. Purchased a few years ago by Intuit, Mint is a great online service to help you better manage your personal budget and spending patterns. What’s So Great About Mint, Anyway? …

This post goes out to our student (and teacher) readers and our own nostalgic selves. Who hasn’t wished for a Spring Break vacation or watched the parties on MTV from back in the day? Some of us may even have our own stories and memories from Mexico, the Bahamas, or Florida! But, if the parents aren’t paying the bills, planning …