12 signs you may want to join the ‘Great Resignation’
There are many valid reasons for leaving a job. When you resign from your current role, you want to leave on good terms. Even if you are unhappy, leaving on bad terms could hinder your […]
Public vs Robinhood: Which is best for new traders?
Trading has become one of the popular investment strategies over the past few years in the United States. Partly responsible for the growing popularity of trading is the government-enacted legislation in the form of stimulus checks. […]
Bought your first home this year? You’ll want to know about this tax credit
A tax credit for first-time homebuyers is making its way through Congress this year. A revamp of the first-time homebuyer tax credit from 2008, the proposed bill includes an increase in borrowing limits, income limits […]
7 retirement mistakes you need to avoid
Do you want your retirement dreams come true? The choices you make now could affect whether your retirement dreams come true. Research suggests people who work with a financial advisor feel more at ease about their finances […]
An incredible restored and colorized tour of New York City in 1911
Ever wonder what New York City was like in, say, 1911? Well, YouTuber Denis Shiryaev took footage from, yes, you guessed it, New York in 1911 and colorized it. The original film was taken by Swedish company […]
Is it cold where you live? Bet it isn’t this cold …
Much of North America is frigid right now. But has it been cold enough to snap freeze your spaghetti? Well, it has at Mt. Washington Observatory. Located in the White Mountains in Northern New Hampshire, Mt. […]
10 things first-time car buyers need to know
If you’re thinking about buying or leasing your first car, you may not know exactly where to start. While you may want to head straight for a dealership, that’s typically not the best first move. […]
8 ways to sleep better when you’re grieving
As anyone who has ever grieved before knows, grief can seriously disrupt your sleep. And when you can’t get the sleep you need to stay physically and emotionally well, the difficult feelings that accompany grief […]
Top stock picks for 2022
One of the most popular investment avenues is the stock market. With solid returns and high dividends, investors are drawn towards growth stocks that are also the top market performers today. 2021 has been a […]
What happens to your personal loans when you die?
What happens to personal loans when the borrower dies? This answer may not be as straightforward as you might think. Here’s some context. In this post, the term “personal loans” goes beyond the type of […]
10 ‘clever’ life hacks that don’t actually work
Have you ever seen a life hack online and wondered, “does that really work?” Well, you’re about to find out! Here are 10 hacks that are actually total fails. Image Credit: LeventKonuk / iStock. 1. […]
‘Titanic’ parody reimagines Kate Winslet as a black cat
A man’s love for his cat can be a beautiful thing. This is not that beautiful thing. This is a very, very silly thing. Deep fake videos are all over the internet these days ,and […]
Watch this rooster protect a coop full of hens from a hawk
This rooster is named Cluck Norris for a reason! In 2019, Wayne and Cristale Wellwood came home to their family farm in Maine only to discover a hawk had invaded their chicken coop. They had […]
‘Greener’ asphalt alternatives for your driveway: Hemp, shells & solar tiles
Driveways might not be the most glamorous feature of a home, and many people probably take them for granted — until they crack or otherwise require an expensive makeover. Otherwise, one might not consider replacing […]
These really are the best cheeses for your cheeseburgers
In upscale cheese circles, the debate stems from the fact that although fancy artisan cheeses might win on taste, heat tends to alter their flavor and texture, and is not always for the best. When […]
The definitive ranking of Dragon Age & Mass Effect companions
This article will play fast and loose with spoilers from throughout the first three Mass Effect games and the first two Dragon Age games, but won’t spoil anything major from Dragon Age: Inquisition or ME: Andromeda. With the release of Dragon […]
America’s worst drivers live in these 10 states
When states issued shelter-in-place orders at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans saw the open, less congested roads as an excuse to drive more recklessly. Even as traffic levels have slowly returned to […]
19 bizarre connections between Leonardo DiCaprio & Leonardo da Vinci
Human beings are like snowflakes, in that the closer you examine them, the more their similarities become obscured, and the more their differences are thrown into stark relief. Does this maxim still hold true when […]
7 savory tomato cocktails that aren’t Bloody Marys
In backyard gardens and farmer’s markets everywhere, the tomato is having a moment. Late summer is absolutely the best time to cut into a big juicy Brandywine for caprese salad, slice a Beefsteak to pile […]
How to avoid the Amazon Prime price hike
Amazon may be one of the few companies beating shipping delays, but it can no longer stave off inflation. Amazon is upping its price of a Prime subscription from $119 to $139 annually to accommodate […]
These deleted ‘Ghostbusters’ scenes are the perfect remembrance of Ivan Reitman
How do you feel about “National Lampoon’s Animal House?” “Meatballs?” “Stripes?” “Ghostbusters”? Loved them all, right? Still quote them? Me too. Well, if you loved those you loved Ivan Reitman, at least […]
These deleted ‘Ghostbusters’ scenes are the perfect remembrance of Ivan Reitman
How do you feel about “National Lampoon’s Animal House?” “Meatballs?” “Stripes?” “Ghostbusters”? Loved them all, right? Still quote them? Me too. Well, if you loved those you loved Ivan Reitman, at least a little bit. […]
Coronavirus stimulus checks for the dead? You bet!
It’s been almost 11 months since Congress approved the third stimulus check of $1,400. More stimulus checks are highly unlikely, so it is important for you to claim all the stimulus money you and your […]
Can you pay taxes with a credit card?
If you have a credit card, you may have wondered if you can pay taxes with it. While it’s possible to pay taxes with a credit card, it won’t be free. On the other hand, […]
5 common sleep myths you believe at your peril
Where’d you get your information? If you haven’t looked into it, chances are good that much of what you think you know about sleep is based on old myths and not facts. For a 2019 […]
Great news! Mind reading robots are real!
Here’s good news if you like terrifying things (and who doesn’t like terrifying things at this point?). I mean, after the past few years what could really scare us all that badly? Are we not […]
Is this the most disappointing prize in the history of ‘The Price Is Right’?
When Catherine Graham finally got onstage at a recent taping of “The Price Is Right” she was so excited to be there! She’d traveled from Boston to Los Angeles to visit her daughter and to […]
You won’t believe how much Americans owe in student loans
In 2022, Americans continue to be burdened by student loan debt. Among the class of 2020, 55% of bachelor’s degree recipients took out student loans, graduating with an average of $28,400 in federal and private debt. […]
5 dumb ways to pay credit credit debt (& what to do instead)
Paying your credit card off monthly to earn rewards is a smart use of plastic, but keeping a revolving balance isn’t. The same goes for ways to pay off your credit card debt: There are smart ways […]
Can you really earn passive income with cryptocurrencies?
Who doesn’t like the idea of making money while you sleep? That’s exactly what passive income allows you to do. Earning a passive income is one of the keys to financial freedom and freedom […]