It's been 7 days since I last saw my home. Two complete days of driving across the country, five days of fantastic weather in Florida. It's been a great vacation, but I'm going to tell you a secret. After being on vacation for a week, I'm more … [Read more...] about How Long Of A Vacation is Too Long?
They're supposed to be a good thing. They might be a periodic gathering to promote team building, or maybe it's a token of appreciation for a job well done. My department recently had an employer hosted department happy hour, and I just flat out … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Like Work Happy Hours
Author's Note: Sometimes I like to lighten it up a little here at The Dude, and today is one of those days. Here’s a story about a little surprise I got in the mail last week. Enjoy! I assumed the letter from Target Optometry was … [Read more...] about The Refund I Didn’t Know I Deserved
I wasn't very excited to receive a jury duty notification in the mail last month. Life is extremely busy and any time I have to spend in a courtroom will be a day for day relationship to how far behind I fall at work. But, I understand it's … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need To Know About Serving On Jury Duty
When reviewing policies on an insurance policy comparison website like InsureChance, you will find that there is a variety of life insurance terms to choose from. Some of these terms are designed to cover you with life insurance for a short period of … [Read more...] about Choosing A Life Insurance Term That Works For You
There are different ways to finance a mortgage. The most common are to either work with a mortgage broker or go directly to a bank. Both options serve the same purpose: to secure financing. But which one you choose can mean the difference between … [Read more...] about Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks: Why Use a Broker?
