Can you really afford to be a homeowner right now?
Buying your first home is a milestone that’s often wrought with emotion. You may feel excited, exhilarated and exhausted all at once — and for good reason. The purchase of a home constitutes one […]
Has global air travel bounced back since the pandemic began?
While few industries have been spared by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, even fewer have been hit as hard as the tourism sector. As 2021 drew to a close with severe limitations to travel […]
Why are people buying whisky that was buried in a bog for 2 years?
While NFT-themed spirits drops are still relatively novel, they’re definitely trending. And no question about it, they’re getting weirder. Perhaps noting the success of selling fart symphonies and war nymphs NFTs, the latest spirits […]
New US homes come at a new record-high price
New single-family homes built and sold in the U.S. are growing increasingly pricey. While in 2002, the average price of such a home was $228,700, that had increased to $391,900 in 2020. Meanwhile, consumer […]
How to find the best contractor for your home project
You’re ready to make home improvements. When looking for a trustworthy pro, it’s a good idea to get referrals, check references, get bids, and nail down your financing. Let’s drill down to the […]
The world’s most expensive real estate market
Big cities like Hong Kong or San Francisco are well-known for their expensive real estate markets. But there are also a lot of housing markets you wouldn’t necessarily expect among the least affordable – that […]
How to overcome inflation anxiety & sensibly adjust your financial plan
A survey from Bankrate found 40% of US adults are feeling stressed or negatively affected in terms of their mental health as a result of money concerns. With prices rising at the fastest rate […]
Avoid these potentially lethal cocktail ingredients
At the end of March, cocktail writer, drinks educator and clear-ice pioneer Camper English got an alert from Google that one of the pages on one of his websites was getting unusually high traffic. […]
Inflation is at a 4-decade high. Here’s what that means for you
Consumer prices in the United States continued to rise in February and March of 2022 after inflation had hit a 40-year high in January. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 8.5 […]
10 reasons everyone should have a credit card. Even you
Credit cards are a fantastic resource to help you handle your finances better. Here are ten reasons why everyone should have a credit card. Reason 1: Easy Way to Build Credit Credit cards are […]