Come & play at Sea World Orlando’s Sesame Street
An interactive “Sesame Street” neighborhood is now open at SeaWorld Orlando, and it’s full of recognizable characters and scenes from the long-running children’s show. Image Credit: Sea …
Does car insurance cover hitting a deer?
Hitting a deer is an unpredictable car accident. But is it covered by insurance? Collision insurance covers accidents where your car collides with something, but specifically …
This asparagus panzanella salad is perfect for spring
Looking for an easy, yet celebratory salad to make this week? Our friend Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen has you covered. With fresh greens, toasted whole grain …
You won’t believe the latest style trend for your hair down there
In some of the trendier cities around the country, folks are getting creative with their hair styles, and we’re not talking about the hair on their …
What to do when a good employee quits
It was love at first sight. They swept in, full of ideas for streamlining processes, wooing customers or handling inventory. Before long, they were your right-hand. …
15 rewards credit cards that are worth checking out
So, you’ve decided it’s time for a new credit card, but you want to make sure your card gives you more than just access to funds …
Did you know companies are scoring you as a customer?
Plenty of online retailers are happy to take your money, but how will they treat you once your shopping spree is over? The Wall Street Journal uncovered how …
Do you know how your credit score is calculated?
Your credit score tells the world a lot about you. It tells creditors if it’s worth it or not to lend you money and at what …
What you should know about taxes on your VRBO or Airbnb rental
So you’ve decided to rent out all or part of your home or vacation property through a company like Airbnb or VRBO. While earning some extra money is nice, …
4 free (or nearly free) ways to train your employees
It’s likely that you’ve hired your employees based on their skill set and experience, and sometimes that past experience is enough to make the perfect fit. But more …
Barn-find Jaguar E-type was daily driver in Africa for 40 years
A barn-find 1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8-liter roadster with matching-numbers components that was used as a daily driver in Niger is heading to an auction block this …
How high blood pressure can affect your life insurance premiums
High blood pressure is a common affliction, so common in fact that it affects tens of millions of people. Life insurance companies however consider it to …
Ready to buy a house? Make sure you have the closing costs covered
When you make an offer purchase a house you have two types of closing costs: reoccurring closing costs, which are interest, taxes and insurance; and non-recurring …
How to find quick, hidden money in a divorce
If you’re looking for sneaky or aggressive ways to shake money from your soon-to-be ex, click off this post and look elsewhere. But if you’re going through …
Broccoli-stem hummus will be your new favorite spring dip
We’re all about celebrating the under-loved parts of our fruits and veggies, most importantly the broccoli stem. This waste-free recipe comes to us from Michelle Aronson, …
How I turned my living room into a cheap, secret gym
Like many people during the month of January, I’m vowing to clean up my diet and add more exercise to my weekly routine. But there are …
5 easy steps to raise your credit scores up to 200 points
An increase of 114 points in a single month. That’s the fastest credit score jump that Nathalie Noisette has seen in working with hundreds of credit-weary …
10 ways to make your business website better
If your new year’s resolution is to build your business in 2019, an excellent place to start is improving your website’s content and functionality. Here are …
Plus-size shopping tips: How to save when everything’s pricier
Let me just say this: I love my body. Albeit short and still (relatively) young, this body has managed to run half-marathons, create a baby, and …
The ultimate guide to writing a project proposal
Whether you are just starting your business or looking to launch your next product or service, you need to know how to write a project proposal. …
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: What’s the real difference?
When you’re facing more bills than income, sorting through the options for debt relief becomes a mission of urgency. You may want to rule out even …
How to handle a surprise tax bill
As the April 15 deadline to file your taxes approaches, many Americans are understandably worried about getting hit with a surprise tax bill. Especially in light …
These cities have the highest home vacancy rates
Vacant homes can come in many different shapes and sizes — and conditions. They are often stereotyped as dilapidated houses with crumbling foundations and boarded-up windows. …
4 steps to successfully resolving tax notices
Do you stress when you receive a sales tax notice? The good news is that not all notices are bad news. When dealing with any agency …
7 ways to make money as a thought leader
Here are seven ways you can make money as a thought leader: Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Salaried employee A consistent salary plus benefits is an excellent …
Budgeting for a retirement home for your parents
People are living longer than ever, thanks to modern medicine and advances in technology. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 and older, …
Here’s what science says about your money habits
If an anthropologist were to have access to your bank account, what would they learn about you? Are you constantly carrying a credit card balance and …
8 ways to improve your company’s social media presence
A whopping 96 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) say they use social media in their marketing strategy, according to Social Media Examiner. However, not …
7 things that should never go down your garbage disposal
Your garbage disposal is your dishwashing assistant. It works hard for you, with its blades shredding up your food waste into itty-bitty pieces that won’t clog …
21 excuses people give for not eating their fruits and veggies
My journey into veganism began in 1987. That’s when I gave up red meat. In 1988 I gave up chicken, and on January 1, 1989 I …