Need a warm winter getaway? Try sunny Spain!
Every year, thousands of Europeans flock to Spain during the winter months. This is because Spain offers some of the best weather from December to March in the whole of Europe. Whether you’re […]
Got squirrels? Here’s how to get rid of them for good
Do you ever hear that tell-tale pitter-patter of tiny feet from the attic? Some squirrels might just be setting up camp for the winter right overhead. These pesky little creatures are fast, agile, and acrobatic: the […]
5 groundbreaking 2022 environmental laws from around the world
2022 will go down as the year the United States got serious about climate action. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s climate goals are finally within striking distance. The U.S. was not […]
The French secret to amazingly delicious cakes
“When in doubt, add a splash,” begins the section on sourcing spirituous ingredients in Aleksandra Crapanzano’s Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes. In Gâteau, Crapanzano demystifies the idea that French baking is overly […]
5 ways taking on a side hustle can help you get ahead
Are you tired of never having enough money for emergency savings, large purchases, or vacations? If so, a temporary side hustle could be the means to ensure that you have money for emergencies so […]
Updates to the tax code you should really know about
Why Make Changes? The US experienced some of the highest inflation rates in decades in 2022. To account for this inflation, the Internal Revenue Service announced a few major changes to the tax code […]
Lasagna soup is comfort in a bowl
This one-pot lasagna soup recipe is comfort in a bowl. Made with lasagna noodles, ground beef and a delicious spice blend it’s lasagna in soup form! One-pot lasagna soup is the perfect comfort […]
University of Central Florida will cost you this much
The University of Central Florida is a four-year public research university in Orlando, Florida. UCF regularly shows up in the best college rankings by U.S. News and World Report, and in 2020, Washington Monthly […]
6 surprising sweet & savory additions to your next cheeseboard
A cheeseboard is like a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed, with a selection of whatever delicious things strike your fancy. You can never go wrong by adding fruit, olives, crackers, and nuts to […]
Is ‘anxious attachment style’ hurting your relationship with money?
I was $33,000 in debt by the time I turned 22. This wasn’t the sympathetic, socially-justifiable student loan kind of debt. This was $33,000 of credit card debt, accrued over a 9-month, blackout-style spending […]
The economy is so bad people are selling pictures of their feet
Perhaps you are bewildered at the fact that there are actually people out there that want to pay for images of feet – and that you can really start making money if you know how and where […]
An investment pro looks at the 2023 market so far
Start Me Up Well, we certainly had ourselves a scary little Christmas, with the S&P ending down 6% for December, after the much hoped for year-end rally never materialized. But now we’re off to […]
5 hidden benefits to having houseplants
You’ve worked hard to turn your house into a home, but the new-and-improved goal of 2023 is to turn your home into an oasis. While pleasing to the eye, houseplants are also helpful to the […]
The safest countries for world travelers
The top 3 safest countries in the world for 2023 are the Netherlands, Denmark, and Iceland. If you still had doubts that Europe is the place to be, a newly published ranking should put those doubts to rest. […]
Cut or trim these 4 expenses to get ahead in 2023
Do your New Year’s resolutions include getting your finances under control so you save for emergencies, large purchases, and life goals like going back to school, buying a new car or home, getting married, […]
Here’s what small businesses are doing instead of increasing pay
According to recent Intuit QuickBooks payroll data, employees of almost 500,000 small businesses in the US, Canada, and the UK have received big pay increases over the past 12 months, but inflation has risen faster. […]
Do you really know the differences between Medicare & Medicaid?
Medicare is a federal government health insurance program in which covered people share the cost of healthcare. Medicaid is a federal/state assistance program, and covered people typically don’t pay for it. Understanding how each […]
It’s a dry January even for booze brands
Back on the (Band) Wagon At first glance, the concept of Dry January would seem to clash with the alcohol business. But many such companies are increasingly using the campaign to boost their brand […]
‘Skip the latte’ & other terrible financial advice
Reasonable sounding financial advice can be repeated so often that we come to accept it as truth. It’s only upon further consideration that we begin to rethink these financial platitudes. What do we […]
Hot flower trends to try out this year
Predictions are notoriously difficult. If it were easy to see the future, life wouldn’t be much fun, would it? That said, there are many reputable organizations out there conducting research to help everyone get […]
The states with the most mass shootings in America
According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, a staggering 73 percent of 139 mass shootings recorded worldwide between 1998 and 2019 occurred in the U.S. While mass […]
Want to save $10K this year? Here’s how to do it
In this article, I’m going to show you how to save $10,000 in a year. In fact, just 21% of Americans have $10,000+ in savings. Saving $10,000 in a year doesn’t have to be […]
Does feeling younger actually help you live longer?
Of all the hard things in my dad’s battle with cancer, I think the hardest was coming to terms with the rapid aging that came along with his treatment. Almost overnight it seemed, Dad […]
Cost of goods sold: How to calculate and record COGS
Running a business requires a lot of math. But to calculate your profits and expenses properly, you need to understand how money flows through your business. If your business has inventory, it’s integral to […]
Property values are dropping in these US cities
Worried about falling property values as a landlord? Or maybe excited about lower prices as an investor? Either way, the housing market looks far different today than it did even six months ago. […]
5 hot 2023 color trends to incorporate in in your home
While the promise of what’s to come in 2023 can’t be certain, one thing is for sure: there’s bound to be a color or two that reigns supreme throughout the year. It’s equally safe to […]
Do you need a job coach to help you overhaul your career?
Are you unsure of how to move forward and make the changes you need in order to progress in your career? If so, a job coach may be just what you need. A […]
25 high-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree
A four-year college degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs, and more education can translate to higher earnings. It’s possible, however, to find jobs that make good money without college. When comparing good jobs […]
Life insurance could get a lot more expensive. Here’s why
Life insurance companies paid a record $100 billion to beneficiaries of life insurance policies in 2021. The amount was a 10.8% increase over 2020, which was itself a record-setting year, when payments rose 15.4% over 2019, […]
What to know before choosing a small business bank account
As your small business grows, so will your to-do list, including opening a small business bank account. Managing cash can be a challenge, so you may want a bank that offers more than just free […]