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Chapel of the Good Shepherd, General Theological Seminary, New York City. (“Randy OHC” via flickr) Michael De Groote Starting off on a new career is not just for the young. Instead of retiring, some Americans are starting over...
James A. Owen signing a book at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon. (James A. Owen) Michael De Groote The first time James A. Owen sat on a particular bench on top of a hill in Ireland, he was sure he was living his dream. It was 1992 and Owen had sold...
Waiters made 58 percent of their income from tips — not counting ketchup. (“OakleyOriginals” via flickr) Michael De Groote Michael Lynn is, quite possibly, the world’s expert on tipping. The Cornell professor has written...
There are best practices for watering lawns that use less water and help lawns look better. (Phil Roeder, flickr) Michael De Groote Water consumption goes up during the summer months — and so do the bills. Luckily, there are plenty of tips...
Beef prices are on the rise. (André Mouraux, “Spigoo” via flickr) Michael De Groote Don’t have a cow, but beef prices are on the rise. USA Today reports: “Steak averages $4.81 a pound at the store and ground beef $3.51...
Laura Jackman talks on her new smartphone at Cold Finish, a division of Nucor. (Laura Jackman) Michael De Groote Laura Jackman is part of a new majority of Americans: She now owns a smartphone. She says, however, that she would have been happy...
Only 32 percent of Americans prepare a detailed written or computerized budget each month a new Gallup poll says. (Ken Teegardin, seniorliving.org via flickr) Michael De Groote Noah Garrett doesn’t know if his parents had a budget when...
Thieves try various ways to get your credit card number at restaurants — but new technology may thwart them. (401kcalculator.org via flickr) Michael De Groote It just happened at a restaurant in Indianapolis, according to NBC 13 in Indianapolis....
Seagate Wuxi China Factory Tour photograph from November 2008. (Robert Scoble, Robert Scoble via flickr) Michael De Groote LOS ANGELES — When Mikel Schwarz founded his undershirt business, RibbedTee, in the spring of 2008, he tried using...
Chris Hogan is the speaker and director of financial counseling and coaching for the Dave Ramsey organization — and he’s a dad. (Dave Ramsey organization) Michael De Groote It just wasn’t enough money. Chris Hogan’s oldest...
