How to save on your winter heat bill
When the temperature drops, the thermostat gets cranked up, which can cause your monthly utility bill to skyrocket. But you don’t have to shell out tons of cash just to stay warm at night. From […]
Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?
When you pay your taxes, you have several payment methods to choose from. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows direct debit from your bank for free. You can mail a check, transfer the money via […]
4 tips for taking vacation when you’re self-employed
My eyes darted between my calendar and my to-do list, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. I had one week left until I was scheduled to set off on my first vacation in a long time. Hiking, kayaking, […]
This $9,000 ‘intelligent’ toilet has smart lighting, speakers & Amazon Alexa
For all of the genuine advances in technology found at the Consumer Electronic Show, the Las Vegas event has a reputation for showcasing some fairly outlandish tech. This time around – and before the show even properly […]
4 ways to finance a home improvement project
The best way to finance a home improvement project is not to do one. That’s because the cost of these jobs almost always outstrips the value they add to the resale price of your home. And if […]
10 healthy, everyday eating practices for a better you
A smart friend of mine keeps falling for gimmicky fad diets. A while back, he told me he couldn’t eat beans. When I asked why, he said, “Cause I heard there’s lectins in beans.” “OK, […]
Turns out pets are big gift getters on Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches each year, our thoughts turn to that special someone who warms our hearts, and makes us smile when we come home from work — our pets. So it’s no surprise that […]
7 debt consolidation myths you shouldn’t believe
In the right circumstances, debt consolidation can help get debt under control. But there are entities that offer the promise of debt consolidation yet don’t deliver — and even charge illegal fees in the process. Understand the […]
Being too nice can be bad for your money
You were probably encouraged to be nice when you were growing up. If you hit another kid or teased them you’d hear, “Now, be nice.” But, a new study reveals that in the long run, […]
This ‘plain brown’ Studebaker is no mere grocery getter
If you do a search for the meaning of the phrase, plain brown wrapper, you find definitions like cover, veil, disguise or camouflage. The phrase denotes something that in many cases suggests something that is […]