9 Tips to Sharpen Your Time Management Skills
Time management is something many of us aren’t very skilled at. What typically happens is you think you have all the time in the world, so you procrastinate. Then you freak out when it becomes clear that you underestimated how long a task will take. You may even vow to do better...
5 Foods You Can Still Eat Past the Expiration Date
Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse or taking advantage of a good deal, you don’t want your stockpile to spoil before you get a chance to use it. Despite what the label says, most foods are safe to consume long past the printed date. Typically, the "best if used by" date...
7 Bad Money Habits You Need to Kick to the Curb
Have you ever wondered why you’re not rich yet? The problem is you’re probably getting in your own way. Whether it’s a daily trip to your favorite coffee shop or frequent visits to the ATM, we all have habits that interfere with our financial goals. Here are 7 bad money habits...
How to Get the Most Money for Your Trade-in
After months of scrimping and saving, you can finally afford to buy a new car. There's just one problem, how are you going to get rid of the one you already have? You can list in the classifieds and wait for potential buyers or make life easy by trading it in. While the latter is a...
10 Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets
One of the most important aspects of caring for your pet is knowing what’s safe for them to eat. Typically, you want to stick to foods and treats found in stores like Petco or PetSmart. Every now and then, you may be tempted to give them a bite off your plate (especially when they...
Quick Fixes for Common Household Problems
Even if you buy the most flawless house you can find, at some point repairs are going to be inevitable. Whether it’s a dead doorbell or creaky floorboard, something’s bound to fall apart due to normal daily use. Fortunately, many of the home improvement projects you’ll face are...
Now Is a Good Time to Plan for Next Year’s Taxes
Not too many people want to hear another peep about taxes once April’s over. But there’s a good reason to get a jump start on planning for next year. Many of the tax rules have changed and some money-saving maneuvers that have worked in the past, may no longer help you. Don't...
4 Steps Anyone Can Take to Become Rich
There are approximately 11 million millionaires in America and if you play your cards right, you can join the list. Our strategy doesn’t involve winning the lottery or marrying into money either. Anyone can build long-term wealth if they practice good financial habits. Remember,...