Posts by Stephen Sheehan

Numbers don’t always tell the whole story – and in the case of the U.S. job market, don’t let the record-low unemployment figures fool you. While the common narrative says that the job market is booming based on the Department of Labor’s employment statistics, a deeper dive pokes a few wholes in this theory. As...

Most Americans know nothing different than an eight-hour workday. Well, it’s about time to change that way of thinking – at least according to one writer. Ironically, the idea behind the eight-hour workday that became standardized in American work culture can be credited to…a Welsh textile mill owner. Robert Owen put the practice in place...

Elon Musk is no stranger to making…ahem…large claims. Back in April, the outspoken entrepreneur raised eyebrows with his claim that Tesla electric cars would feature a battery capable of achieving 1 million miles in its lifetime. Apparently that day will soon arrive. While current Tesla vehicles boast a battery lifespan of about 300,000-500,000 miles, technological...

After renting apartments and houses for years, I plunged into the property purchase process six months ago and bought a one-bedroom condo. Investing in property can be a sound financial decision for some, but for others, renting still holds plenty of merit. Whether you are a tenant or a homeowner, the debate about buying vs....

One texting mishap four years ago has led to an unusual Thanksgiving tradition for two families. In 2016, Wanda Dench thought she had sent a Turkey Day invitation to her grandson. Her innocent mistake eventually led to a new permanent member of the Dench dinner table. Dench’s text actually got delivered to high schooler Jamal...

Q-tip detractors point to ear candling as a better alternative for cleaning out nasty earwax. This popular spa service may sound like a good idea, but, really, your money is going up in flames. Is Ear Candling For Real? https://t.co/w0nGaYdbdD pic.twitter.com/JCSe43j5JB — tototech (@abdellah19922) November 18, 2019 Is Ear Candling Effective?  While many people use...

For most people, there is no such thing as too much bacon. Yet, we have a potential pork problem on our hands. By the end of September, more than 40 million pounds of pork bellies were being stored in refrigerated warehouses. You would have to dial the clock back nearly 50 years ago to 1971...

Thousands of WeWork employees will spend this holiday season searching for new jobs. The massive layoff comes just months after former CEO and co-founder Adam Neumann walked away from the company with $1.7 billion. https://twitter.com/amychozick/status/1198242338612473856 A CNBC report stated that 2,400 WeWork employees will be let go in order to boost organizational efficiency. The New...

You may want to think twice before rinsing your turkey this Thanksgiving. While many home cooks believe in bathing their bird before popping it in the oven or deep fryer, this common practice carries many potential dangers. Rinsing raw poultry to wash away dangerous microbes like Salmonella may seem like a logical idea, but it...

Ready to tear down those embarrassing posters and refrigerator magnets at your parents’ house and get your own place? While living under their roof can certainly be irksome in your twenties, the financial freedom can help make up for your frustrations. After all, unless you have a well-paying job, renting a home may not be...

While many Americans dream of buying their first home, the reality is the price tag can be a major stumbling block. Even full-time employees taking home a reasonable salary may be shocked at the staggering cost of buying a home in the United States. People who want to learn how to better manage their finances...

Tired of trying to fix that tiny typo in a block of text? Apple has now made it possible for users to make precise text edits and selections through an innovative keyboard trick on all iOS 12 devices. Whether it’s on your iPhone or iPad, you are probably all too familiar with the frustration of...