10 holiday shopping tips for going big, not broke
Ever since I was little, my family had a gift closet — a place where you could keep potential gifts throughout the year. I use one to this day. If you’re like me and you […]
How many bank accounts should I have?
If you’re asking yourself how many bank accounts you should have, I can almost guarantee that you have too many already. While this may seem like a minor and benign issue, I can assure you […]
Watch out for these 2 sneaky mortgage practices
It’s no surprise that banks are coming up with innovative ways to elicit new mortgage business. The following tricks are ethically questionable: 1. Getting your contact information The first trick banks use is associated with […]
The best holiday market in each state
The holidays are here, and with them comes the pop up of holiday markets — offering food, decorations and winter activities to get you into the holiday spirit. While big-name department stores may offer discounts, […]
The 10 most & least promising places to open a restaurant
There’s no shortage of movies and TV shows about the plight of restaurant owners — their initial struggle and ultimate rise to success. But the restaurant industry can be punishing, leaving many entrepreneurs with only […]
8 ways lawyers can best differentiate themselves
As an attorney, you know who you are and why you began practicing law. Let me ask you this, though: Do your clients and potential customers know these facts? Your story — who you are, […]
50 nifty & thrifty holiday gift ideas
Every year, our group of friends does a white elephant gift exchange. We bring gifts that cost less than $25, then alternate between opening them and “stealing” them from others. It’s a fun way to conduct […]
6 ways to cut the costs of expensive holiday meals
Holiday meals can wreck your budget, especially if you’re hosting a big clan. Thankfully, these tricks can make them more affordable. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Avoid food waste After my family finished eating our Thanksgiving […]
Cities where millennials owe the most & least on their vehicles
The stereotypical millennial eats avocado toast and complains about student loans, but a recent LendingTree study found auto loans are significant debt drivers, too. In fact, auto loans make up the second biggest share of […]
3 ways entrepreneurship can save the economy
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession, or — according to Warren Buffett — doing just fine. For those who don’t feel as optimistic as […]