Have you noticed how everything seems to cost an arm and a leg these days? It’s like even the air we breathe has a price tag on it. But fear not, my fellow frugal friend — when it comes to…
Ah, Mother’s Day — the chance to finally honor mom for all that she does. So why do so many partners (and kids, too) perpetually get it wrong? Mom isn’t asking for a lot — just some peace, quiet, and…
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t buy as many dryers — but it’s become a cultural…
If you had athletic aspirations as a kid, chances are you dreamed of throwing touchdowns and shooting hoops. Ice hockey likely didn’t cross your mind. But once you find out how much players make per point — we’re talking as…
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while others say casinos and bottled water are the ultimate waste…
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy capitalist who wanted to keep the little guy down, because…
The tried and true Willys MB emerged from World War II as the most famous military vehicle on the planet, but the trusty Jeep might as well have been a…
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
We like big mutts and we cannot lie. Owning a big dog means there is more to love … but it also means making sure there’s enough space, as well…
In the quest for a harmonious work-life balance, many of us turn to mindfulness practices and self-help books, or resort to consuming copious amounts of caffeine. (I would swim in…
When adults give bright-eyed, impressionable children career advice, they’re likely to repeat Mark Twain’s quote about work: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work…
With all the different credit bureaus and ratings, it can be hard to know which credit score to trust. Should you focus on your FICO score or VantageScore? And what…
Spring is springing, and that means a lot of people are getting outdoors and, in some cases, tending to a lawn. But not everyone in every state is willing to…
If social and economic anxieties have you thinking about the ultimate in lifestyle downsizing, you are not alone. The disruption of the pandemic had many wanting to spend less, own…
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
Someone posted a picture of an old Taco Bell menu board on Reddit, and hoo boy, it’s stirring up some feelings. The menu is from 2003, which brings up the…
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “That’s a face only a mother can love,” right? Well, it’s widely applicable to other situations in motherhood, too. What Mom might think is adorable,…