Life insurance companies are historically conservative, and many carriers are still cautious about marijuana use – both recreational and medicinal — regardless of whether your state has legalized it. Sometimes that means you’ll be rated […]
Most people have probably spotted a successful business and thought, “I wish I’d thought of that.” A good idea can be golden, but inspiration alone is not enough to make it a reality. Launching a […]
Bryce Welker was never cut out to be an employee. When asked what would have to happen to make him go back to working for someone else, he doesn’t mince his words: “I would have […]
Every part of the moment is as clear as can be. His hand rested on my shoulder for only a second before his fingers twisted in my wavy hair. He leaned down, hovering over me […]
Nadeen White, 48, has serious travel chops—she’s the award-winning Atlanta-based travel blogger behind The Sophisticated Life, and her guidebooks are Amazon bestsellers. But when booking travel, she knows her limits. For her first trip to Australia […]
If you find yourself in need of a tow-truck ride to the nearest repair shop, you’re likely wondering how much, if any, of that tow will be covered by your car insurance. The answer depends […]
My mom is hands-down my favorite travel companion. We have a similar palate (thanks, genetics?), which makes splitting dishes easy. We both prefer an itinerary that isn’t too tightly scheduled, leaving time to explore and discover […]
Debt balances are on the rise in America, with total consumer debt up by $1 trillion in the past five years. While Americans are borrowing more overall, the popularity of one type of debt in particular has […]
The United States has some of the most versatile payday systems in the world, and it gives most of the power to the states to decide when, where, and how employees get paid. In many […]
While broccoli florets tend to get all the attention, have you ever wondered why we rarely use almost half of the broccoli head? Not only are broccoli stems nutrition-packed, they’re also delicious when prepared properly. […]
It’s been more than a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, ushering in big changes to U.S. tax laws. Many Americans still remain mystified as to how the changes affect […]
Eiman Jahangir never imagined cashing in on his homeowners insurance policy. Still, he acknowledged, “Everyone says to insure for the worst.” Then it happened, the destructive Tubbs fire of October 2017. Jahangir awoke after 1:30 […]
In a recent MRINetwork survey, 90% of recruiters reported that the current labor market is candidate-driven. Candidates are receiving more job offers and opportunities than ever before, making it much more difficult for HR teams to […]
If you’re looking to build or rebuild credit, focusing on the factors that influence your credit is key. Whether you plan on renting an apartment, buying a car or opening a credit card, lenders will look […]
As a parent, I wish my kids could just absorb all of my hardest life lessons by osmosis. But the truth is that they’ll pick up a grab bag of my and my husband’s habits […]
Once you’re a college graduate, you’ll have to start paying your student loans back. But how long does it take to pay off student loans? This can vary by which loan, servicer, and plan you […]
Imagining your child growing up without you is one of the least fun tasks of parenthood. But you know what’s worse? A judge swooping in to decide who should raise your child. What is a […]
If you have bad credit you might be tempted to turn to a personal loan company if you need cash. This is not necessarily a bad idea but the odds are, it won’t be much cheaper […]
The link between too little sleep and a higher risk of dementia is well documented. Now, a new study out of Japan finds that the opposite may also be true: Too much sleep can raise your risk […]
Applying to purchase or refinance a mortgage is going to require you providing an ample supply of credit, cash and documentable income to support the loan that you are seeking. Contrary to popular belief a […]
Are you ready to let go of the past, declutter, and make a pretty profit? Of course you are. Here’s what I want you to do: Take a walk into your bedroom, open your jewelry […]
We won’t sugar coat it. The reality is that food waste has serious consequences for our planet. Right now in the US, over 18% of our cropland, 19% of our fertilizer, and 20% of our […]
Starship Technology’s autonomous robots on wheels now serve up snacks to students at Northern Arizona University, delivering orders placed through its app. The self-driving coolers carry their packages inside, bringing it right to someone’s home […]
For the first twenty-five years of my life, I lived in the same small town in south Florida. My hometown is nothing short of—well, boring. While taking online classes at the University of Central Florida […]
After 63 basketball games in the March Madness tournament, Virginia beat out Texas Tech in a dramatic overtime game to be crowned the 2019 NCAA champions. But to get to the final winner, college players competed […]
If you have a little one on the way or know someone who is expecting, you should know that JCPenneyhas baby and toddler clothing on sale right now at buy one, get one for just a penny. You can save […]
If you could receive customer payments faster, how would your business improve? Many small businesses struggle with cash collections, and finding enough cash to operate each month can be a challenge. Speeding up cash collections, […]
Not everyone likes to budget. In fact, only two in five Americans say they keep a budget, according to a 2018 study done by the National Federation for Credit Counseling. “No one likes working on […]
As tax season approaches, you may be looking forward to a potential refund or dreading owing money to the IRS. If you struggle with the latter, you may wonder if you can pay taxes with […]
I’ve heard countless people say they can’t find the money to spare after they have covered their monthly expenses. Sure, everyone has their own sets of budgetary constraints. Whether you’re just getting on your feet […]