How to buy life insurance for people who are ill
Just because you have poor health doesn’t mean that you can’t get the life insurance you need. I usually get an e-mail at least once a week asking if there is such a thing as […]
The 13 most expensive U.S. metro areas for raising a baby
Everyone knows that having a baby is incredibly expensive, from delivery or adoption costs to outfitting a household with strollers, bottles, cribs and layettes. But even if friends and family come together to provide everything […]
How to take time off if you’re self-employed
Taking time off when you’re self-employed is a challenge. Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical vacation for a week or enjoying a break for the holiday season for only a few days, stepping away […]
5 smart ways to discuss student debt when dating
Having serious debt is among the biggest romantic deal breakers, according to a 2017 survey from SoFi, second only to being a workaholic. If you have a lot of student debt or are concerned about […]
8 strategies for uncovering your customers’ emotional goals
As a marketer, if you don’t use messaging to activate your consumer’s goals — especially their higher-order, non-conscious goals — you can’t empathize with their hearts’ desires. Your brand will feel hollow, your solutions duller […]
5 holiday nightmares that can break the bank
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — weeks of hustle and bustle, spending time with friends and family, giving and receiving, and eating to your heart’s content. What can go wrong? A lot, […]
How to plan the best time to buy rental property
Depreciation, mortgage insurance and other factors can affect owning a rental property. In fact, if you’re financing another property while you have a mortgaged rental space on your schedule, your rental may count as a […]
How to tap Apple Music through your Amazon Echo products
Apple Music is coming to Amazon devices for the first time. Announced on November 30, Apple’s move is surprising considering its walled-garden approach to tech. Beginning December 17, though, Amazon Echo Dot owners will be […]
How Trump’s tariffs could affect your holiday shopping
Over the course of 2018, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on more than $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, targeting almost 6,000 products. The list of taxed goods includes common holiday gifts like […]
Add a sprinkle of color to your holidays with this $8 cookie recipe
When the holidays come around, we all start thinking about cookies. I have been eating and making cookies since I was little. A favorite custom my mother and I shared was recreating Italian-American bakery classics […]