Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

Even if you’ve never traded in stocks before, you still probably know that the market has pre-set trading hours. Unless it’s a national holiday, the trading market in the US is open between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Every day, Americans and people from outside the country trade billions of stock shares in those hours alone.

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Compliance with the rules of conduct on the web is a very important aspect of helping you to safeguard yourself online. The Internet is filled with hackers, viruses and malware that are ready to steal your money, personal data and, in the worst case, destroy the most valuable software or even the operating system as a whole.

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Dealing with anger in a relationship: Everyone gets angry from time to time in a romantic relationship, but it’s important not to lose your cool with your partner. No one wants to be yelled at, and if you do that, it’s a mistake to apologize for, and don’t just say you’re sorry; think of ways that you can cope with your angry feelings so that you don’t hurt your partner in the process. Many people have anger management issues, and saying you’re sorry can deal with some of the problems, but it’s not okay to keep yelling or screaming at your…

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Burnout is a very real issue among parents, especially parents of babies and toddlers. A single baby seems to double the amount of laundry and general housework that needs to be done–and that doesn’t include the baby itself. So it’s no wonder so many parents are feeling the effects of parental burnout. What’s more difficult is figuring out how to avoid parental burnout–and, at least as important, what to do when you get burned out. This quick guide will give you all the tips you need to avoid parental burnout and recover when you’re feeling burned out.

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Finding out that you need money for a large expense can be very stressful. It’s even more if you aren’t in possession of that money. If you haven’t been able to get approved for a regular loan at your local bank, this might be because of a low credit score or bad reputation with the bank. Rest assured, there are other ways that you can acquire additional funds for something like home renovations, paying off other debt or taking care of medical bills.

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Every high school student dreams of going to college. This is when your independence begins because you will be able to identify professional interests and build lifetime relationships. Still, college might also be a challenge for those who have little interest in academic life. Indeed, endless homework will hardly contribute to the vivid memories of student life.

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Many of us are exposed to the traditional form of schooling. You sit in class and get taught the usual subjects and that’s about it. There is nothing new or exciting about what you learn. For most people, the concept of what a school is and what it can teach is quite limited. Some people complain that all they can remember is: “I just do my homework for school and waste whole time on this.” But another said that the school gave them best friends, great knowledge and plenty of warm memories. We can’t blame because that’s what we’ve all been exposed…

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