Tony Mase

Want to Make Money from Home? 5 Ideas You Can Take Advantage of Today

Whether you're the victim of a pink slip or you simply want to make more money in your free time, there are plenty of different ways to make money from home. Aside from the flexible schedule and the lack of a commute, working from home provides a great ch... Read >

Competition - What's It Doing to You?

Competition gets all kinds of good attention. Economics professors talk about how great it is for business and athletes talk about how great it is for their performance. But is competition really a good thing? If you look carefully, you'll see that ... Read >

How to Turn Your Passion into the Perfect Job

Have you ever met someone who has the "perfect job" - like the animal lover who's a great veterinarian or the science whiz who's a lab technician? What about the people who are good at what they do - but hate getting up every morning to go do it? Which... Read >

You Don't Have to be Cheap to Save Money at Christmas

Lots of people think the holiday season is the time of year when budgets and limits can go right out the window. Some people may start out with a budget, but then they see that absolute-must-have-can't-live-without present and their carefully-contrived bu... Read >

Thanksgiving - A History You Probably Don't Know About

You probably heard that our Thanksgiving feast came about on a cold November day, when the Native Americans and newly-arrived English colonists got together and broke bread (or, sliced turkey, as the case may be!) While your history teacher was technicall... Read >

Need to Take Back Control of Your Life? Stop Complaining!

Everyone falls victim to complaining every now and again. That's why "venting" is such a popular pastime! However, if you genuinely believe your life isn't what it should be, complaining isn't going to help. Excessive complaining makes everyone uncomf... Read >

Spending More Time with Your Family - 5 Tips Even the Busiest People Can Use

In between work, chores, carpools, and PTA meetings, how often do you tell yourself you need to spend more time with your family? After all, your kids are getting older by the day. If you want to make sure you don't miss out on their entire childhood, ... Read >

Want a More Peaceful Environment? Start Organizing!

Sure, organization is a great way to keep your home or office from getting cluttered. But the time you spend organizing can actually provide a boost for your mental health, too! How is that possible? When you organize, you purge your space of unne... Read >

Working from Home - How to Convince Your Boss It's a Good Idea

How was your morning commute? What about your suit? Are you afraid your necktie might actually strangle you before the day is over? If only you could work from home, all of these problems could disappear. But your boss has other ideas, right? Maybe ... Read >

The Story Behind a Happy Fathers' Day

The special men in our lives work so hard for us, so it's only fitting that they get a day of their very own. Every June, fathers around the world are spoiled and honored on Fathers' Day. But how exactly did this tradition come about? Unlike Mothers' ... Read >

Are You Overlooking Your Family? The Question Every Busy Parent Needs to Ask

How much quality time do you spend with your family? You may live with them, but with work, school, and all of your other responsibilities, your family may actually be falling by the wayside! Sadly, family members are the ones we often neglect when th... Read >

The Meaning Behind a Happy Mother's Day

Spring isn't just about watching the flowers bloom or soaking up warmer temperatures. The dawn of spring also means another Mother's Day is right around the corner. Mother's Day is a sentimental day for millions of people all over the world. You probab... Read >

The Story Behind Easter - What It's Really About

There's a whole lot more to Easter than just colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. Sure, you know Easter's a religious holiday for people all over the world - but do you really know how the day's traditions came about? Easter's Pagan Origins - Where the ... Read >

The 4 Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Americans receive some serious money from tax refunds. In fact, the average federal income tax refund is more than $3,000! And, more than 75% of federal tax returns result in a refund - meaning most people get a fairly sizeable check when tax season rolls... Read >

Looking to Achieve Your Dreams? 5 Tips for Hiring a Life Coach

Living your life the right way is a skill. And, just like any other skill, you get better at it as you practice it. But, just like any other skill, living your life and achieving your dreams is a little easier with some expert help. A life coach can work ... Read >