Airline fees taking flight
Air travel is very convenient for those who need to cover great distances in a hurry. Although airfares have trended downward in recent years, the number…
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Private rail cars give a nod to travel history
If you want romance and scenery, forget the airport; see the world by rail. And, if possible, do it in your very own rail car. A small but passionate…
Picking a plane that will arrive on time
You have a better chance of your plane arriving on time if you follow some simple rules of thumb in choosing your flight. – Choose a 737 over a 757. -…
Exchange students can be fun, challenging
Exchange students and host families can find a school year together enriching or challenging, and probably both. The phrase ‘exchange student’ is mostly a…
The toast: How to find the right words and say them with style
Whether you’re the best man toasting the bride and groom or taking your turn to toast the new year, the stage is yours. Make the most of it. First, here’s…
How to find a worthy charity
When it comes to helping people in need across the world, everyone would agree that charities play a prominent role in ensuring that money makes it to the…
Facing the facts: Accountability can be painful, necessary
Bad decisions, poor work, bad results — That is the painful side of the picture we all want: Great decisions, great work and, of course, great results….
Insurance exams may disappear
In the next 10 years, you probably won’t have to get a health exam to get life insurance. The fact is that insurance companies can learn all they need to…
Dining out by the numbers
In a normal month during 2016, the average U.S. family spent: * $143.70 for food prepared outside the home, including takeout and delivery. That’s up from…
Success through being a generalist
Everyone knows what it means to specialize in a particular field but it might not be as common to think about what it means to be a generalist. Forbes…