For weeks — months at this point — the novel coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news headlines and our lives. Stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, along with the steps many individuals […]
Cell phones are an essential part of our everyday lives, but their monthly cost can sometimes be too much to handle. As with many other expenses, your cell phone bill can build over time without […]
If you haven’t already cleaned out your refrigerator while on lockdown, now’s the time to do so. Not only can it be a very zen exercise and make you feel better about your eating habits […]
What is return on capital? Return on Capital (ROC) is a number that measures the profits relative to the amount of money that’s been invested in a business. It’s a way to determine a business’s skill […]
Frequent flyer Nancy Mina built up over 800,000 airline miles from years of jetting around the globe. As the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and the world hard, she realized the miles sitting in her […]
When a pandemic broke out in the United States in early 2020, in many ways, business as usual came to a halt. Jobs that could be performed from home went remote, and those that couldn’t, […]
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of American life. Not only has the novel coronavirus left many people worried about their finances, but it’s also upended everything from wedding plans to interactions with friends and family. Unsurprisingly, […]
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the travel industry worldwide, and it’s unclear when travel and tourism will get back to normal. The consequences of a travel slowdown this summer will be felt harder in some […]
Parenting is a tough job – because let’s be honest, are we ever going to get everything right? Between the experts, your parent-friends and your own parents, everyone has advice on how to raise your […]
Many of us won’t be jet-setting to any exotic (or even distant) locations this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still take a trip. With gas prices at the lowest they’ve been in years […]
You may have heard this advice or something like it before, “If you’re doing it right, you will never borrow money again. You will have no debt, and you will pay cash for everything — […]
States throughout the Great Plains are so far seeing the biggest impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans — funds designed to help small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The PPP allows business owners […]
Those in the home services industry have an advantage over many other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: Their role protecting the health and safety of consumers makes them essential businesses that don’t have to close. But that […]
One of the most undervalued credit opportunities a small business owner can leverage is the trade credit he or she has with their suppliers and vendors. Not only is this a powerful way for a […]
States across the country are relaxing or removing mandatory stay-at-home and social distancing orders, allowing non-essential businesses to reopen. That doesn’t mean the financial and logistical difficulties of reopening are going to disappear. There are […]
At some point in your life, you or someone you know has probably benefited from the service of a counselor, a teacher, a nurse or some other professional whose career is dedicated to benefitting others […]
Armed with 2010 Census data and an eraser, Neil Freeman redrew the U.S. map in a way that evenly distributed 308,745,538 people across 50 states. If you draw the borders in this manner, each new state would […]
If there are any silver linings to sheltering in place and social distancing, one of them is the abundance of live music we can now access — and by “live,” we mean “livestream,” of course. […]
The coronavirus pandemic has not been easy on any of us. Even the most well-positioned retail companies have faced declining revenues, the layoff or furlough of valued employees and, of course, an unpredictable future. When […]
We spend more than 90,000 hours of our lives in the office, and our hands come in contact with a lot of items that aren’t the most sanitary. Here are the top 10 workplace items […]
These tips will make your life rich for two reasons: realizing the joy of living in the moment, and acknowledging the need to plan for the future. No complaining about the past here. Just sound […]
Selling chicken and waffles was always going to be a bit of an uphill battle in a San Francisco neighborhood best known for its sporty young residents, their pilates studios and salad spots. That didn’t […]
Normalcy has been flipped on its head and has left us feeling anxious about the future and wondering if our business will survive the coronavirus. My partners and I were set to open our brand-new […]
If you’re a small business owner, you know the value of connection. Your customers aren’t just price tags – they’re neighbors. Your storefront isn’t just a place where you make money – it’s an integral […]
Covid-19 has changed the way the world operates. With shelter in place orders across the U.S.—and countries on lockdown—the mechanics of the world are forever changed. Tragically, this has forced countless businesses to shut their […]
Cyber threat, from Social Security scams to data breaches, has become an everyday concern for all Americans. And in the fallout from COVID-19, digital attacks are at an all-time high. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
If you have high-interest debt on several credit cards, you may be struggling with mounting interest costs, high monthly payments and keeping track of your due dates. Using a personal loan to pay off debt […]
When she started her natural body care company Etta + Billie more than a decade ago, she found herself blending unusual medleys, often involving some of her favorite foods and beverages. Lavender shortbread became Lavender Soap. Coffee […]
Choosing the right personal loan lender can be the difference between getting out of debt fast — or getting dragged down by debt for years to come. Before you borrow, it’s crucial to find a […]
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered the way Americans spend money. In many cases, that has meant cutting back — but one area where many consumers are spending more is on subscription services. A recent […]