Author: Laura Pence

Five Ways You Can Ruin a Job Interview

Asking them to cover interview-related expenses...and more!

A recent poll found the worst things you can do in a job interview include showing up late, using filler words like “umm” too much and forgetting the name of the company. but here are some other things can that can send an interview downhill. Asking them to cover interview-related expenses.  Things like parking or tolls.  Companies will communicate upfront…

Interacting with Dogs Might Strengthen Rest and Relaxation Brain Waves

A study involved 30 healthy people with an average age of 28.

If you think playing with dogs or looking at their adorable videos on social media helps you decompress, you might be on to something! A small study published yesterday found that interacting with dogs might strengthen the brain waves associated with rest and relaxation. The research involved 30 healthy people with an average age of 28. They each engaged in…

Should Adults be Able to Order Off the Kids Menu?

77% of us think adults should be allowed to order off the kids' menu.

A new poll found the average american spends over $2,500 a year on restaurant food. That’s over $200 a month even though two-thirds said they’re currently stressed about money. But, here’s something that might save you some money if more places would let you do it…77% of us think adults should be allowed to order off the kids’ menu. Some…

The Most Beautiful U.S. Places to Visit in the Spring

Coachella Valley, Key Largo, a park in Virginia and more!

Spring is almost here! The website Thrillist just put together a great list of America’s most beautiful springtime destinations. Coachella Valley, California was number one. All of the rain lately means that the wildflower bloom is exploding. Key Largo, Florida is another one but, always go to Florida before the humidity hits. Key Largo is described as having, quote, “a…

Try Drinking Pickle Juice to Aid a Sore Throat

The advice comes from an infectious disease specialist, who says it works due to the high salt content.

The next time you’ve got a sore throat, try reaching for a nice tall glass of pickle juice. The advice comes from an infectious disease specialist, who says it works due to the high salt content. Pickle juice is up to 5% salt. Your body is only 0.4% salt. So, any liquid with a higher concentration than that tends to…

Let Paradise Financial Strategies Help You Tackle your Debt

The Debt Free Discovery is for all areas of personal finance.

Christine sits down with Michael Sokolik Jr. of Paradise Financial Strategies about becoming debt free. Join Michael for The Debt Free Discovery: Personal Finance Crash Course. The Debt Free Discovery is for all areas of personal finance, whether you are debt free or not.  Join us for a no cost event! Topics include: Cash flow planning, Dumping debt, Savings, Life insurance,…

How You Can Make Money with Drake Financial Services

For more information, give them a call at (843) 249-5050.

B.J. speaks with Jeff Drake of Drake Financial about how they can help you grow your wealth. Jeff Drake has been in the financial services industry for over thirty years in the greater Horry County area. Stop by and see the professionals at Drake Financial or give them a call! (843) 249-5050 2120 Sea Mountain Hwy # 2202, North Myrtle Beach,…

Handwashing Detectors are Coming to Restaurants

Employees wash their hands, then place them under the device's scanner.

The food industry is fighting germs with a new tactic called the “hand-scanner” and it’s basically a lie-detector at the sink. A tech start-up in New York created a product to help keep hands clean. Employees wash their hands, then place them under the device’s scanner. The hand-scanner looks for dirt of any sort on the skin and gives results…

How to Get Out of a Fitness Rut

Make sure you prioritize recovery, mix up your routine and more.

If you feel like you’ve hit a plateau with exercise and aren’t seeing much progress, here are some tips to get out of a fitness rut. Make sure you prioritize recovery. There is such a thing as overtraining syndrome, or ots, which negatively affects your fitness and can lead to injuries. It can cause fatigue and declining performance overall. In…