At the end of 2020, the International Union for Conservation of Nature added 31 species to its list of extinct plants and animals. The most recent update brings the total number of species threatened with extinction […]
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The great thing about a staycation is that the possibilities are endless! There’s so much you can do – and it ranges from jamming your schedule full of activities to doing absolutely nothing. There’s no […]
My name is Tawnya, and I’m a personal finance blogger who likes to eat out. There, I said it, and it’s true. Although I’m trying to cut back on my eating out, I’m single and […]
Brides and grooms typically go into a marriage thinking until death do us part. Still, for every 1,000 marriages in the U.S. in 2019, 14.9 ended in divorce, which was a 50-year low. If you’re […]
Tax-loss harvesting allows investors to use their investments that declined in value to reduce their annual tax bill. For long-term investors and active traders, this strategy can help create opportunities from investments that lost money. […]
Moving can fire up a rollercoaster of emotions. In the first few days of a move, you may feel a rush of excitement (new digs = a new life). And then, inevitably, the dips into […]
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans planned to spend just under $200 on their Valentines last year. After the year we’ve just had, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that number rise. After all, […]
According to the Federal Reserve, fewer than four in 10 Americans feel they are on track with their retirement savings, but some are bolstering their accounts through extreme savings strategies in hopes of retiring early. […]
According to the Vision Council of America, an estimated 75% of the worldwide adult population wear glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. If you’re one of these people, you don’t have to spend […]
After years of paying bills on time and playing your credit cards right, you finally made it. You’re a member of the 800+ credit score club, and you’re eager to find out what you can […]
The three Hemsworth brothers have parted ways with their scenic California getaway. We got word that the four-bedroom home with ocean and mountain views just sold for $4.25 million, after being listed back in September […]
Classes, late-night study sessions and extracurriculars. College is a time for students to learn and grow, both academically and in their personal development. As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, and that […]
If there’s one thing business owners don’t have enough of, it’s time. Improving your business processes through automation, integration, or outsourcing are great ways to get time back. Here are four simple steps to help […]
You may not be able to travel the globe right now, but you can bring the flavors of the world into your house. Since the pandemic started, half of Americans are eating at home more […]
You may have seen them on the big screen battling aliens from outer space or first pumping after making the game-winning shot. Although they’re paid to give the fans what they want, it hasn’t stopped […]
In fact, more than half of U.S. households have some exposure to the stock market, according to the Pew Research Center. However, most of those stocks are held in tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Although a tax-advantaged […]
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has given us a lot to look back on. The unique circumstances of this year, primarily shaped by the coronavirus pandemic and its resulting changes to […]
As a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) who used to actually prepare taxes for other people, many are often surprised to learn that I don’t even prepare my own income tax returns anymore. So, I can […]
The expense ratio of a 401(k) plan is the amount an investment company charges investors for managing the fund. A total of administrative fees for the fund’s expenses, this rate is usually stated as a […]
Although “fee-based” and “fee-only” financial planners sound similar, they both have different fee structures and different obligations to investors. Here’s what you need to know about fee-based vs fee-only financial planners. You might think that […]
If you’ve ever wished you could own a giant sculpture of the most watched man on TV, well, now’s your chance. A life-size replica of international superstar and “Baywatch” alum David Hasselhoff is currently on […]
The pandemic hit us hard in early 2020, and millions of people worldwide continue to suffer financially due to budget cuts. These cuts came from redundancies to millions of businesses being forced to close their […]
One of the biggest struggles of eating kosher food on a budget is that meat and chicken are so expensive! When I make chicken, I try to make it stretch as much as possible, so […]
In 2006, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., published her top-selling book “Mindset.” The breakthrough book with a one-word title detailed how successful people think about their mindset compared to their unsuccessful peers. Dweck’s significant […]
A lot can happen in a year. (Don’t believe us? Go check out your Timehop.) While many of the changes we see as we make our way around the sun aren’t exactly planned for, it […]
There are plenty of reasons to take out a personal loan, many of which are totally financially savvy. For instance, you might be thinking about consolidating high-interest debts like credit card balances. Or you might plan to […]
Those brave few are the social media managers behind some of the world’s largest and most well-known brands. They are the first line of defense against angry fans, disgruntled customers, and the feuds between similar chains. While […]
If you’re ready for a domestic adventure throughout the U.S., be sure to include opportunities to visit the 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in your travel plans. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and […]
You’ve been getting up early weekend after weekend to go to open houses and have spent hours looking at online listings. You’ve finally found a place that you like, but before you make an offer, […]