Statistics about Americans
* 58% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings: GOBankingRates * 40% of Americans would struggle to come up with $400 for an unexpected bill: MetLife…
Category: General Interest
The man who went from prison to CEO: The inspiring story of Roy Castro
It’s a freezing January, and Roy Castro is hosing down ice cream trucks. It can’t be pleasant. But, it was actually something of a miracle. Just a year…
Roy Castro’s secrets to success
Roy Castro’s rules and secrets to success From a life as a 13-year-old living on the streets to a young life in prison to the CEO of a $10 million…
Creative? Who, me? Absolutely!
O.K., you see a problem. You know what it is. And you have this feeling that if you were just one of these creative folks, you could find an answer. The…
Picture: This Persian carpet sold for more than $33 million in a 2013 Sotheby’s auction.
Persian or Oriental Rugs: The difference and history The first known mention of Persian carpets comes from around 400 BC when Greek author Xenophon writes…
4 tips to maintaining your rugs
Items as precious as Oriental and Persian rugs require some special considerations. Here are just four, according to Rug Knots. 1 Avoid traffic damage by…
Fido’s resume: Let your landlord know you have a g-r-r-reat pet
It’s the pet owner’s latest ploy in getting a lease that includes approval to keep a beloved pet. In San Francisco, The Open Door Program was created to…
First apartment? Don’t make this huge mistake
Young people getting by on their first paychecks may not realize how important it is to pay rent and pay it on time. Establishing a good rent record gives…
What to expect from a landlord
It should be a natural partnership: Landlords want to keep their apartments rentable. Tenants want a nice place to live. But disputes happen. They key is…
What if I lose my job?
If you lose your job or get laid off, and can’t afford to pay the rent, tell your landlord you have to move and why. Then, move promptly. Even if it means…