Tips for making better brown rice
Written by: Reilly Brock
We’re super excited about having brown rice in Imperfect boxes so it’s about time to talk about how to cook it better! Sadly, brown rice has …
Credit utilization: What is it and why should you care?
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Learning about credit can sometimes create more questions than answers. You need credit to build credit, for example, but how much of that credit do you …
Guidelines show you when to put your kids to bed
Written by: Dave Francois
One question my wife and I have always struggled with is what time we should get our little ones to bed. Go to bed too early, and …
How to buy a house even if you have student loan debt
Written by: Miranda Marquit
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student …
How to save big on guaranteed life insurance
Written by: Neal Frankle
If you’re looking for term life insurance but don’t want to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire, you might be interested in a Guaranteed Issue life insurance policy. …
Barn find? 1927 Packard pulled from historic Philadelphia factory
Written by: Carter Nacke
Everyone has dreams of unearthing an incredible barn find, but this may have people looking in old factories instead: A 1927 Packard was pulled out of …
5 ways virtual reality can help you pick your next vacation
Written by: Melissa Kay
Virtual reality is about to change the way you vacation. No, we’re not suggesting you make believe you’re in Belize or the Bahamas as you slap …
Here’s how your job affects your life insurance rates
Written by: Logan Sachon
Life insurance rates are determined by a variety of factors that represent your risk to the insurer, including your age, health status, driving record, your hobbies …
This is the best way to ask for a raise
Written by: Hanna Horvath
There may be times in your career where you think you deserve a raise. But it’s not always obvious when (or how) you should ask for …
Are you using business networking to your full advantage?
Written by: Mark Goulston
How often do you go to networking events and feel exhausted by how much people are marketing and selling to each other or them wanting you …
8 top tax law changes and how they’ll affect you
Written by: Ramona Cedeno
I have to admit, I dreaded reading about and listening to all the commotion in 2018 about the new tax reforms. It was nerve-racking. But now that …
These are the cities where homeowners stay put longest
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
A lack of supply has been a persistent buyers’ challenge in the housing market since the financial crisis. There are not enough houses on the market, …
How to cook with these lesser-known fruits & vegetables
Written by: Reilly Brock
Cooking with a seasonal produce box is a lot of fun because every week is different. While this keeps you on your toes as a cook …
What is FICO?
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Did you ever think that you’d be graded on anything as an adult? After years of schooling and report cards, it can be a relief to …
5 reasons why you shouldn’t close your credit card
Written by: Neal Frankle
It’s not at all unusual for people to close out a credit card after paying it off. But in most cases, it’s not the right thing …
Does car insurance cover a hit-and-run?
Written by: Anna Swartz
Getting hit by another driver is always a scary experience — but getting hit by another driver who immediately speeds away is even worse. If you’ve …
8 great jobs for people who move a lot
Written by: Victoria Greene
Do you long for a job that pays you to travel? If you’ve been stuck in the endless nine to five slog for a long time, …
The real reason Costco & Sam’s Club check your receipts
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
If you shop at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club, you know that you never put your receipt in your purse or pocket as soon as you get …
Can coupons help you eliminate your debt?
Written by: Laura Gariepy
Think couponing is a waste of time? Think again. Taking a moment to clip a coupon or ask for a deal can go a long way …
Beetle back: Woman reunited with her first Volkswagen 22 years later
Written by: Carter Nacke
We all remember our first car. There was nothing like turning that key for the first time and taking that clunker over to show off at …
Does your business need a virtual CFO?
Written by: Ken Boyd
How much help do you need to manage your business? The answer will change, as your company grows and becomes more complex. Many businesses hire experts …
How do the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active & Apple Watch Series 4 compare?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
This week, Samsung announced its latest smartwatch, the fitness-focused Galaxy Watch Active. Its slim, stylish and lightweight design will please many consumers tired of bulky smartwatches – like …
5 quirky mortgage refinance scenarios that work
Written by: Scott Sheldon
In the last few years mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has past. Following refinance …
5 tips for waste-free meal planning
Written by: Reilly Brock
Sometimes food waste starts before we even pick up a carrot or set foot in the store. A lot of times, we waste food simply because …
The most inexpensive dates to fly in 2019
Written by: Tallie Gabriel
For the average person airline prices can seem like an inscrutable black box, and it’s difficult to know when and where to travel to get the …
Vintage Mustang styling for modern F-150 pickups
Written by: Larry Edsall
You love the look of the vintage ’69 Mustang Mach I and Boss 302 with louvers covering their sloping, sports-roof backlights. But now you’re all grown …
Here’s how long a traffic ticket stays on your record
Written by: Anna Swartz
Say you just got a ticket for running a red light, or speeding above the posted speed limit, or driving without insurance or any other type …
31 women who moved the needle financially
Written by: Jamie Friedlander
From the first female millionaire to the only female Nobel Prize winner in economics, this Women’s History Month we’re honoring 31 women who have shaped today’s …
Should you go digital with all your money?
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Humans have continuously been finding new ways to pay for things. This began in prehistoric times, with bartering and trading. Eventually, humans turned precious metals like …
These are the best & worst cities for first-time homebuyers
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
It’s hard out there for a first-time homebuyer. Although the national housing market is beginning to cool and prices are beginning to fall, it can still …
