Land Lords: How the American Dream was Rented Out
There’s nothing wrong with owning land, renting it to other people, and establishing an empire through which the toils of others can translate into a place to reside. The American dream may have originally been about owning a home and building a future, but tough economic times have forced many to forgo ownership and achieve their dreams through other means. This infographic explores the top 10 land owners in the United States. Click to...
Read MoreAmerica’s Pet Frenzy: Finding a Balance
More puppies are bought from stores at this time of year than any other, but those who buy their pets this season should take a look at this first. Frugal Dad found that not only is adopting a shelter pet more humane, it is cheaper as well. Click to enlarge. Source: frugaldad.com
Read More29% of Americans are Engaged with their Jobs
It’s sad, but this number shouldn’t surprise anyone. If anything, it may even seem high depending on where you work and what your opinion of your employer is. With 52% saying they’re not engaged and 18% saying their disengaged, one might wonder what it really takes to motivate employees. If one were wondering that, our friends at Rypple have the answer in their most recent infographic. Click to enlarge. Story by Automotive...
Read MoreWhat Saving Money Really Looks Like
keeping more of your take-home pay is more than a way of surviving a tough economy; it can also be a powerful statement about getting off the work-spend treadmill, rejecting the greedy and sometimes even predatory practices of some financial institutions and corporations, and becoming more self-sufficient overall. Here’s what saving more of your money looks like over time. Click to enlarge. Story by Automotive...
Read MoreTIL Sweden Offers 480 Days of Paid Maternity (and Paternity) Leave
The United States is far behind much of the rest of the world when it comes to recognizing and rewarding the advantages of paid leave for new parents. Some countries like Sweden offer parents rights protected by law to spend the essential time necessary to raise a child in the early years of development, while the US has no federal laws. Only a handful of states offer up to 6 weeks at a greatly reduced wage. In Sweden, mothers and fathers share 480 days of paid leave that can be spread out from 60 days prior to expected delivery up until the child turns 8. They are paid at 80% of...
Read MoreOver 52% Moms Use Their Smartphone Within 5 Minutes Of Waking Up
Smartphones are everywhere. It’s hard to find anyone these days whose eyes aren’t fixed on their phones. Moms are no different. Based on a recent survey, 21st century mom are deepply in love with their smartphone. As a matter of fact, over 52% of moms admitted that they check their smartphone within 5 minutes of waking up. We are pretty sure most of them check their Facebook! For more fun statistics and how moms are using their smartphone, have a look at this infographic. Click image to enlarge Provided by Life360.com Embed this infographic on your site/blog: Provided by...
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