The 8 hidden costs of owning your home
Written by: Mia Taylor
Making the transition from renter to homeowner is a dream come true for many people — browsing Zillow is a practically modern American pastime. But when …
Here are all the new Oreo flavors coming out this summer
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
If fall means pumpkin spice Oreos and winter means peppermint bark, want to take a guess what summer means? The answer, my friends, is ice cream. All the cookie …
4 things to do if you broke your budget
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Living on a budget can be difficult. While it’s a great way to monitor your financial health, going over your allocated spending month after month can …
9 tips for managing your money during a career change
Written by: Kamaron McNair
Call it a sign of economic prosperity—Americans are quitting their jobs at an increasing rate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job quits continue surpassing …
How to choose a POS system for your business
Written by: Megan Sullivan
Processing transactions cheaply and efficiently shouldn’t be difficult. However, for small businesses, it’s often difficult to find a cost-effective point-of-sale system that offers the features you need without …
Memory cafes offer dementia patients & caregivers a day out with dignity
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
Coping with a loved one’s dementia is difficult enough at home, where they’re surrounded by familiar faces and objects. Going out to social activities can become …
9 things to know before paying bills with a credit card
Written by: Jennifer Calonia
The convenience of a credit card isn’t limited to everyday shopping purchases at the store or online. Many of the same conveniences apply when you pay …
This floating, beer pong table for your pool is a summer must-have
Written by: Augusta Statz
Shopping at Sam’s Club is sure to get you in the summertime spirit and ready to enjoy some much-needed time outdoors. The retailer is stocked up with giant …
Understanding the difference between job costing & process costing
Written by: Ken Boyd
Do you control your business, or is your business controlling you? Gino Wickman, an author and business consultant, finds this lack of control as a common frustration with …
Thinking about filing bankruptcy? These options may be better
Written by: Cheryl Waity
Do you have knots in your stomach over your financial situation? Sleepless nights? Creditors calling? You need a plan. And if bankruptcy is on your mind, it’s time …
How to rollover a 401(k)
Written by: Brian Acton
An employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan is one of the best ways to save for retirement. They’re easy to set up, you can contribute directly from your …
Does your small business need a POS?
Written by: Ken Boyd
Customers demand convenience. If your business can’t make the buying process quick, easy, and convenient, customers will go somewhere else. There are lots of examples that …
The 5 states where women put in the most hours
Written by: Brynne Conroy
Americans take pride in their work ethic, but do women in some states put more hours into taking care of their finances, families, homes and communities? …
Summer’s best grilling trend: Beer-can cabbage
Written by: Carina Wolff
When it comes to vegetables, cabbage isn’t the usual go-to option. Not many people get excited over a head of cabbage, but beer-can cabbage is about …
22 facts about Jeopardy that you probably don’t know
Written by: Kristyn Pomranz
As Las Vegas professional sports gambler James Holzhauer etches his name into Jeopardy lore, we thought it would be fun to put together a list of …
How to save money on summer superfoods
Written by: Marianne Hayes
Summer is right around the corner, and there’s no shortage of delicious, nutrient-packed superfoods to indulge in. There’s just one catch: We tend to associate clean …
The 5 things you should never lie about when applying for car insurance
Written by: Anna Swartz
Applying for car insurance usually involves sharing a good amount of personal information — your age, your address, your driving history — all of which goes …
Some of the best credit cards for bad credit
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Credit cards can be a tool to help you build credit, and they’re useful for emergencies or for shopping without putting your debit card at risk of …
Lap of luxury in Ford F-150 Limited with Ecoboost V6 power
Written by: Bob Golfen
Updated for 2019, the Ford F-150 Limited is a top-drawer luxury pickup truck with just about every gizmo imaginable. But what it doesn’t have, and this …
Do you remember these 15 famous TV & movie cats?
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
In case you were wondering, cats didn’t just become popular as soon as the Internet was created. Sure the web is infinitely more interesting because of …
Earnings peak earlier than you may think for both men & women
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
A recent study claims that college-educated workers on average hit their salary ceiling in their 40s and early 50s. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. …
43 pictures of really adorable kittens that will make you feel better
Written by: Michael Schreiber
As you peruse the smart, informative articles here, you’ll notice that they are published with images typically – often stock photos. Now, stock photos aren’t always …
5 dangerous health problems your fitness tracker might pick up
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
You’re counting your steps, tracking your workouts and measuring your sleep with your wearable fitness tracker. But these devices can do more than help you improve …
Avoid these 7 common balance transfer mistakes
Written by: Dawn Allcott
Balance transfers can be a great way to reduce high-interest credit card debt, lower your debt-to-available credit ratio to ultimately raise your credit score and even …
35 things you probably didn’t know about cats
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Think you know everything there is to know about cats? Test your knowledge with these 35 weird, cute, gross and just plain wild cat facts. Image …
The rate of new cancers in every state
Written by: Michael Schreiber
In 2019, more than 1.7 million American families will deal with a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. There are dozens of types of …
Are you wasting money on a storage unit?
Written by: Myles Ma
My wife and I recently moved apartments for the first time in years. Moving sucks in general, but the worst part was feeling like our past …
How to repair your credit after student loan default
Written by: Cat Alford
If you default on student loans, credit repair is possible. The world isn’t over — you’ll still be able to borrow money again in the future, so …
Why it’s time to stop thinking about scaling your business
Written by: Loni Klara
In 2000, the TV show Sex and the City featured its main character Carrie Bradshaw enjoying a cupcake from Magnolia Bakery, a real bakery in Manhattan. This started …
How to settle serious debt (and remove it from your credit reports)
Written by: Kate Rockwood
Settling debt is essentially coming to an agreement with your creditors to pay back part of what you owe and be forgiven for the rest. If …
