If you win a car, should you keep it, or take the cash?
If you’re lucky enough to win a car in a sweepstakes or contest, congratulations! You’re likely thrilled to avoid dishing out a great deal of money for a brand new sedan, SUV or truck. But […]
5 ways these companies are catering to ‘lazy’ consumers
Consumers have quickly become accustomed to having whatever they want, whenever they want it. And technology has made that desire a reality. Rather than speaking to a barista at Starbucks, you can order your coffee […]
Are you unintentionally lending money to Starbucks?
Recently I found $20 worth of Starbucks gift cards in my home office. Bought probably two years ago, they’d been set aside and forgotten. Whoops. Certainly, I’m not the only person who’s failed this way. […]
Reach new customers: 5 simple ideas for any business
There’s never been a better time to be a small business owner. Thanks to the internet, it’s possible to reach new customers anywhere in the world. But, figuring out where to get started is always […]
The 10 most & least affordable states for retirement
Many people look forward to retirement as a time to relax and enjoy the things they couldn’t do during their working years. In order to live your retirement to the fullest, though, it helps to […]
7 ways to stop yourself from spending too much
Spending money that you know you shouldn’t spend is a universal experience. It stresses not only your budget, but also your psyche, and it can lead to feelings of guilt, shame and disappointment. But uncovering […]
How to calculate gross profit for your small business
Gross profit is your total sales, less the direct expenses required to achieve those sales. Gross profit allows you to evaluate your business at any given moment, and track its growth and efficiency over time. […]
How to get rid of your debt for good
Americans have debt, and lots of it. Consumer debt has been growing for years. Last year, the figure approached a staggering $14 trillion. A lot of that debt is coming from mortgages, but student loans, car loans, […]
Here’s how much new teachers make in every state
America runs on teachers. In 2017, there were some 3.6 million full-time teachers in U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). 3.2 million of them were public school teachers, serving local communities across the […]
Is buying an abandoned property a good investment?
Around Halloween, that usually-forgotten, abandoned house down the street may draw second glances. And while the kids might be looking for a spooky spot to host their holiday festivities, Mom and Dad may be considering […]