Money

  • Small Companies That Are Really Owned by Really Big Companies

    10 Small Companies That Are Actually Owned By Massive Corporations

    It seems harder and harder to find good independent products. A lot of brands present a “we’re small, but mighty” exterior, and they are certainly mighty, but how many of them are actually small?  Check out these seemingly small companies…

  • Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired

    7 Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired

    Many of the world’s most well-known companies have gone downhill after being acquired. This is often due to cultural clashes, business misalignments, or poor management by the new owners. These acquisitions — initially driven by the promise of an expanded…

  • Accidental Inventions including microwave ovens, teflon, and velcro.

    Accidental Inventions That We Use Every Day

    Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of meticulous planning and experimentation, some of the most revolutionary inventions…

  • Popular Brands That Were Originally Designed for Professionals, including Yeti, Carhartt, and Rolex

    Rolex, Carhartt, and Other Trendy Brands Originally Designed for Professionals

    Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust designs to meet the rigorous demands of specific professions. Over…

  • Different ways people waste Money While Traveling, including overtipping, getting hit with hidden transaction fees, and dining at tourist traps.

    10 Hidden Ways You’re Wasting Money While Traveling

    “Traveling is the only thing that will make you richer.” While this saying rings true, and traveling may enrich your life emotionally, the reality is that it can also be a costly affair that unpredictably strains your budget. When we…

  • A row of Tiny Heirloom eXpanses on the bottom left in the mountains at night, a huge starry sky

    DIY Kit Homes We’d Build Right Now

    Did you know you can buy a new house online? For as little as $500 you can buy the plans for a DIY kit home that you can finish to your own specs. If you’ve got more to spend, you…