Why buying a house is actually a bad investment
Homeownership is the American Dream. At least it used to be. Some of the shine wore off after the 2008 housing crash. For the first time, many Americans began to see how buying a home […]
Fall’s easiest side dish: Crock pot cheesy potatoes
Crock pot season is finally here! Sure, we can use the popular slow cooker year-round. Once school goes back into session and the season starts to change, though, there’s something amazing about the set-it-and-forget advantages of […]
How to prepare for a recession in 2022
Economic recession often correlates with weaker job security, lower investment returns, and diminished consumer purchasing power. As a result, it can have significant implications for your personal finances. Fortunately, you can insulate yourself from […]
Your state’s most important import & export — and why it matters
No matter what’s going on in the world politically and economically, people will always need to trade – and the US will still rely on imports and exports to regulate the flow of commodities. In […]
Healthy Halloween treats to whip up in October
Need some fun had healthy Halloween recipes? It’s my favorite holiday, so I add to my collection of Halloween-inspired recipes every year. Here are just a few of my favorite healthy Halloween treats! Related: 42 […]
Slavery is not gone. It’s just moved out to sea
While forced labor still exists throughout the world, one place where it’s especially pervasive is the South China Sea — especially in the Thai fishing fleet, according to a 2016 investigation by the New York […]
This is how long it takes the average American to pay off their student loans
Whether you’ve just graduated from college or you’ve been making payments for years, your student loan debt can seem endless. When you take out a federal student loan, the Standard Repayment Plan is 10 […]
How much does it really cost to attend UNC at Chapel Hill
Total Cost of Attendance The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is a public institution that’s considered a “public ivy”—meaning it offers an education similar to that of an ivy league university. […]
Helpful assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in Indiana
The median home sales price in Indiana rose 11.8% year-over-year by April 2022, according to Redfin, to nearly $255,000. This represents an annual increase of nearly $27,000. At the same time, the number […]
How much does Baylor University in Texas cost?
Total Cost of Attendance Baylor University is known for its high-caliber education and Christian values. Baylor University tuition is $50,232 a year (based on 2021-22 numbers). In comparison, the average tuition for four-year private […]