Hiking alone in the woods can seem a bit scary. After all, you may have to deal with wild animals, heights, finding your way around — there are all sorts of unknowns involved. But just […]

Is your destiny written in the stars? Some think it is — and some would even go so far as to rely on their horoscope to make financial decisions. In fact, 32% of Americans say […]

Pop quiz: What type of meat fills a Reuben sandwich — corned beef or pastrami? Does it even matter? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the two? (The answer is corned beef, by […]

Inflation’s Downward Trend Ever since peaking at 9.1% last June, the rate of inflation in the US has been on a reassuring downward trend. It hit 6.5% in December. Despite this good news, in the […]

The secret to sticking to any goal is to remember your “why.” What made you want to save money in the first place? Dig deep to find the emotions underlying your reason.  For example, let’s […]

The South of France, also known as the French Riviera and referred to as “le Midi” by the French, is the most popular area in France. The area is made up of the country’s Mediterranean […]

Every employer hopes that their employees are always happy and satisfied with their work and working conditions. But in spite of your best intentions and preparation, employees may have an occasional concern or complaint that they would like to […]

It’s one of the biggest jokes on the internet: millennials spending their hard-earned money on avocado toast (often Instagrammed with perfectly sliced cherry tomatoes on top) and iced coffee. If you’re trying to get better sleep, the […]

From a boom in new business applications to rising (then falling) unemployment rates, the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented trends. With life returning more to normal, we looked at which metros boomed the most between 2019 […]

You’ve built your business from the ground up. But one person can only scale for so long. At some point, you’ll need to hire employees. But it takes more than just finding the right person. Our […]

Financially Compatible Couples You’d think the decision to move in with your significant other would be based on love. But according to a recent survey, 63% of people who have moved in with their romantic […]

There’s no shortage of debt in America. Total household debt reached $11.67 trillion in September 2022. But no matter how large or small your balance may be, budgeting to pay off debt of any kind […]

Long gone are the days of window shutters, oversized crystal chandeliers, multiple small rooms, intricate designs, wrought-iron railings, small windows, and large porches with overhanging beams. Modern mansions favor simple and clean designs with open […]

When it comes to brilliant business ideas, the “sharks” of Shark Tank know what it takes. And if it’s deemed worthy of investment, the sharks will take a bite.  Premiering in 2009, the popular reality-television series showcases […]

We’re climbing up a steep hill that hits a 10% gradient. As we finish the hill and ride through the gate of the castle, the sprint for the finish line is on. I manage to […]

After two years of shipping delays and supply shortages, small businesses realized supply chain issues aren’t going anywhere. Whether you run a mom-and-pop shop or a local chain, mismanaged supply issues will hurt your business. […]

Making a career change at 40 can seem daunting. By the time you’re re-evaluating your career at 40, chances are you’ve been in the same industry for a long time or been through a real mish-mash of […]

In the 2022 Small Business Insights Survey by QuickBooks, 99% of small business owners cited inflation as a concern for their business in April, an increase from 96% in September 2021 and 97% in December 2021.  The […]

What are Roths? Roth accounts — whether a Roth IRA or a Roth 401(k) — are common retirement plans that have a different tax treatment than a traditional Roth or 401(k). You deposit after-tax funds […]

A personal loan can help cover all kinds of important expenses, including home repairs, consolidating debt, and covering an unexpected medical bill. So getting denied for a personal loan can feel like a major setback.  […]

Former and current presidents are the people most commonly named by Americans as the men they most admire. Among those being very consistently ranked in a Gallup poll that has been running since 1946 is Jimmy Carter. The […]

There are two kinds of fake cheeses in the world. One is the kind that is unashamedly fake due to regulations not being universal. The prime example is parmesan cheese made outside the European Union, […]

French cuisine is world famous and many of its classic dishes are included in the repertoire of chefs in hotels and restaurants around the globe. Dining out in France is fun, as there are restaurants […]

In every year of the current millennium, Pantone has gotten the party started by announcing their color of the year. This year’s choice is Viva Magenta, also known as Pantone 18-1750, an energetic shade of […]

The public release of ChatGPT last November introduced society to a highly evolved form of artificial intelligence that’s both fascinating (it can write poetry!) and frightening (it also eloquently composed false information about Covid-19). We decided to put […]

When I visited an orthopedic surgeon to find out how I could get rid of the pain in my lower back, he recommended physical therapy and sleeping in a fetal position.  I’m happy to report that […]

Despite its American flavor, old-school country music is big across the world: the top artist globally, Alan Jackson, has millions of YouTube video views as far afield as Australia (14 million), Brazil (43.1 million), and Norway (1.35 […]

The Future Is Further Away Recently in a CNBC interview, I admitted what I’ve gotten wrong so far in 2023 is that I thought it would be more obvious by now that an economic contraction […]