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16 Things to Avoid when Traveling to Europe

Are you hoping to visit Europe soon? That's great, but be mindful of the cultural differences between Europe and the US. Keep a wary eye out for these things, and try to avoid any faux pas while you're abroad! Going to another country is such an incredible experience. You can also learn many lessons along the way: the culture, history, people, and some incredible architectural works. Here are the 20 things people should avoid when traveling to Europe for the first time!

1. Restaurants that Stron...

10 Powerful Hacks that can Change your Life

Sometimes it's the small, unseemly unimportant tasks we do every day can have a massive impact on our lives for the better. We call these “life hacks”. In this article, we're walking through the top ten most powerful life hacks we've found that can totally change your life. If you’re looking to bring your life together and don’t know where to start, take the time to read this article. It’s crazy where these small steps can lead you in three to five years.

1. 15 Minutes of Sun Every MorningPhoto...

11 Ways to Decide if a Job is Worth the Money

People have wondered for decades whether it's more worthwhile to have a high-paying, stressful job or a more peaceful job with a smaller paycheck. One gives you better resources, but less time or energy to enjoy them. The other offers you time to enjoy your hobbies but less capital to invest in them, or in luxury. As a 20-something, which one would you choose?

1. Consider the Cost of LivingPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

When you're making a difficult choice that would affect you long-term, conside...

11 Secret Life Hacks that Rich People Use

Do you ever wish you knew the secrets to attracting wealth because your 9 to 5 isn’t paying the bills very well? You’re not alone! Today, we’ll talk about the 11 secret life hacks that rich people are doing to make gaining wealth easier.

We’ve compiled the best answers from Reddit, so you don’t have to do it yourself. Read this blog and shift your mindset with these lessons from the wealthy.

1. Organize EverythingPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

If you’re familiar with Marie Kondo, she specifically ...

10 Highest-Paid Actress in 2023

Let’s see who among the current top-earning female movie stars made it to the rich list. 

We take into account their earnings from acting, brand endorsement deals, and other sources of income like clothing lines, cosmetics, or other businesses. 

#10 Viola Davis
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The critically acclaimed actress has spoken about black women's underrepresentation in film and television. “We have stories to tell,” she said in a speech at the 2016 Emmy Awards....

15 Crazy Things People Believed when They were Kids

When we’re kids, the line between imagination and reality can be blurry sometimes. There tend to be a lot of things we believe which aren't actually true, or weren't true in the way we expected. For example, we thought that the moon was following us, since we could see it while we traveled, even though other things passed out of sight. We asked our friends on Reddit to tell us the funny things they believed as kids: let's see what they had to say!

1. Cats were Females, Dogs were Males

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10 Ways to look Rich despite being Broke

While money may not be everything, there's no denying that having plenty of money gives you more options, and offers access to lifestyles that are out of reach for those with more limited resources. But what if you don't have a lot of money? Can you still look like you do? The answer is yes. In this article, we'll delve into some ways people look rich even if they aren't.

1. Luxury AccessoriesPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Wearing simple clothes made with good quality is one way of appearing bette...

13 Things You Shouldn’t Do when You’re in the US

The United States of America is home to many opportunities, and diverse people hoping to improve and level-up their lives. If you’re looking forward to visiting or living the American dream by migrating, read this blog first!

Here are the 13 craziest things you should never do when you’re in the US! Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

1. Get a Payday LoanPhoto Credit: Shutterstock

Payday loans are short-term, high-interest loans that are typically taken out by borrowers who need quick access to cash....

Work for a REIT: How Many Jobs Are Available in Real Estate Investment Trusts?

The labor market landscape has significantly shifted over the past few years. Employers once held significant leverage over the market to the point where job-seekers would find a job and then move to whichever city was required.

Now, employees hold more bargaining power, and many first decide on a city they want to live in, move there, and find a job once they are settled.

Employees are catered for because it is much cheaper and easier for large corporations to keep on current employees than hir...

11 Things Once Respected We Scoff at Now

It is fascinating to look back and see just how drastically accepted norms of the past can now seem absurd in our modern age; how the things we used to respect are now the stuff of jokes. Like brands who've let their quality slide, or institutions that just aren't necessary but still cling to all their pomp and glory. Let’s take a walk down memory lane—our friends on Reddit have chimed in about many of the things we laugh at now that we once loved. 

1. Ubisoft and BlizzardPhoto Credit: Shutters...