Motivation tips for self-employed business owners
Bryce Welker was never cut out to be an employee. When asked what would have to happen to make him go back to working for someone else, he doesn’t mince his words: “I would have […]
Revealing the financial effects of sexual harassment
Every part of the moment is as clear as can be. His hand rested on my shoulder for only a second before his fingers twisted in my wavy hair. He leaned down, hovering over me […]
7 times a travel agent really pays off
Nadeen White, 48, has serious travel chops—she’s the award-winning Atlanta-based travel blogger behind The Sophisticated Life, and her guidebooks are Amazon bestsellers. But when booking travel, she knows her limits. For her first trip to Australia […]
Does car insurance cover towing?
If you find yourself in need of a tow-truck ride to the nearest repair shop, you’re likely wondering how much, if any, of that tow will be covered by your car insurance. The answer depends […]
6 amazing mother-daughter trips to book now
My mom is hands-down my favorite travel companion. We have a similar palate (thanks, genetics?), which makes splitting dishes easy. We both prefer an itinerary that isn’t too tightly scheduled, leaving time to explore and discover […]
The top reasons people take out personal loans
Debt balances are on the rise in America, with total consumer debt up by $1 trillion in the past five years. While Americans are borrowing more overall, the popularity of one type of debt in particular has […]
7 things most Americans do when they get paid
The United States has some of the most versatile payday systems in the world, and it gives most of the power to the states to decide when, where, and how employees get paid. In many […]
Pickling broccoli stems is a great way to eliminate food waste
While broccoli florets tend to get all the attention, have you ever wondered why we rarely use almost half of the broccoli head? Not only are broccoli stems nutrition-packed, they’re also delicious when prepared properly. […]
How to get ready for 2020 taxes
It’s been more than a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, ushering in big changes to U.S. tax laws. Many Americans still remain mystified as to how the changes affect […]
How to use a home insurance payout to repay student loans
Eiman Jahangir never imagined cashing in on his homeowners insurance policy. Still, he acknowledged, “Everyone says to insure for the worst.” Then it happened, the destructive Tubbs fire of October 2017. Jahangir awoke after 1:30 […]