Category: Lifestyle
The 13 most expensive U.S. metro areas for raising a baby
Everyone knows that having a baby is incredibly expensive, from delivery or adoption costs to outfitting a household with strollers, bottles, cribs and layettes. But even …
How to take time off if you’re self-employed
Taking time off when you’re self-employed is a challenge. Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical vacation for a week or enjoying a break for the …
5 holiday nightmares that can break the bank
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — weeks of hustle and bustle, spending time with friends and family, giving and receiving, and eating to …
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 …
8 great holiday tech gifts for students
As the holiday shopping season begins, it can be difficult to buy for the student in your life. College demands a certain level of tech savvy, …
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 …
Give your parents the gift of tech this holiday season
Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great …
10 gifts that will have your favorite geek totally geeking out
We all have a geek in our life who’s first to buy new tech or fix our smartphone. Their early bird attitude can make buying them …
Holiday gift guide: Premium smart speakers for the audiophile in your life
Budget smart speakers like the $50 Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are great gifts for anyone who is new to smart home tech – …
2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season
Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season …
9 great holiday tech gift ideas for grandparents
Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. …
5 tips to help you win Black Friday
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday …
Thanksgiving hosts sacrifice a lot – but they love it, anyway
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and making lasting memories. But it’s also a time of overspending. Those who host Thanksgiving sacrifice a lot of …
5 reasons women need life insurance more than men do
Women need life insurance more than men do, yet we are less likely to be covered. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, 56 …
5 steps to stop procrastinating once and for all
Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend …
50 things that can make your holidays more affordable
The holidays don’t come cheap — I start saving for my holiday trip home months in advance, so it’s not so detrimental to my budget. There’s …
How much money can you make as an Airbnb host, and is it worth it?
You may have heard about people earning big bucks by sharing their home with travelers through Airbnb. You might even be part of the Airbnb community already. …
Is an 8K TV worth buying right now?
“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s …
6 great high-tech wedding gifts
Starting a new life can be tough on young couples and their budgets. That’s why wedding registries are a great way for people to stock up …
5 life hacks that can save you $10,000
Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and …
The beginner’s guide to not crashing a drone
With Christmas right around the corner, the number of drones buzzing through the skies is sure to increase. Between their long flight ranges, HD cameras and …
The best local hiking trails in each state
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With …
10 strategies for when your motivation falls short
A great deal of management advice centers on how to motivate a team. The trouble with this advice is that it assumes the people in that …
7 ways VR and AR can scare your friends on Halloween
Imagine being immersed in a virtual world of ghouls and goblins realistic enough to make you think you’re in a horror film. Why bother trick-or-treating when …
Cosplayers reveal costume secrets for Halloween & beyond
Halloween shopping can be expensive. Unless you plan ahead or make your own costume, you may shell out a pretty penny on dressing up. But what …
7 spooky video games to try this Halloween
Video games can be much scarier than even the most suspenseful horror movies. Their interactivity means that players must run from monsters and bad guys instead …
7 traits shared by successful people
Author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn is known for saying, “Success leaves clues.” If you were to take the time to study the most successful people …
How technology can improve your word skills
Whether you play Words With Friends or are looking for ways to improve your or your student’s spelling abilities, there are apps that work wonders for …
Create your own smart haunted house this Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means that it’s time to break out the decorations and horror flick marathons. While spiderwebs, pumpkins and costumes are great ways …
The most (& least) dangerous states for drivers in America
Driving is one of the easiest ways to get from point A to B (except, maybe, if you live in New York City). Driving is also …