Tiffany Raiford

Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.

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in Personal Finance

Five Financial Lessons You Learned in College

Finances are always an issue, even when they’re not an issue; and that’s part of the problem. So many people assume that because they make enough money to cover their expenses and enjoy their life that they needn’t worry about money. However, worrying about money is something you should always do – even if worrying […] More
in How to Save Money

How to Get Cool Without Air Conditioning

Whether you live somewhere central air conditioning isn’t available, you don’t want to increase your utility bill or your AC is broken and it’ll be a few days before a replacement comes in, some people look for ways to stay cool without air conditioning. If you need ac services in Ogden, IL, hvac companies like […] More
in Careers

Five Popular Career Fears and How to Face Them

We all face career fears. It doesn’t matter how powerful, how successful or how insignificant you feel you are at your job, you’re going to face fears. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, fear of advancement or complacency or just the age-old fear of change, some of the most common career fears plague us all […] More
in Parenting

Back to School Fashion Rules for Your Kids

Depending where you live, your kids are either gearing up to go back to school after Labor Day, or they’ve been back in school for as many as three weeks now (mine!). What this means for moms and dads is that it’s time to think about back-to-school fashion and shopping. You don’t want your kids […] More
in Personal Finance

Essential Tips on Getting the Right Home Loan

The right home loan is not the same for me as it is for you and your loan is not the right one for someone else. All home loans differ a bit even if they seem to be the same. There is always a right loan just for you. Buying or building a home is […] More
in Bath & Beauty

The Best Tips on How to Treat a Sunburn

Sunburn is so easy to prevent, yet so easy to get. It seems that some weather is just sunburn weather, no matter what you do to prevent one from occurring. Being a Florida native myself, I understand that sometimes you can reapply all the SPF 75 you want, wear a hat and sit in the […] More
in Investing, MYD-Investing

Five Investment Lessons from Self-Made Billionaires

Financial advice is something almost everyone is willing to share. However, it’s always a bit scary to take financial advice from someone you know in everyday life, because chances are good they’re not the best source of information. When it comes to making wise investments, some of the best advice comes from self-made billionaires. After […] More
in Food Recipes

How to Make Lasagna Like the Pros Do

Lasagna is the ultimate form of comfort food. It’s the perfect recipe because it can be made at home, frozen, reheated, re-baked and taken care of so easily. It doesn’t take much time to make, and it’s so delicious. It’s perfect for those with new babies, those who move into a new home and those […] More
in Technology

Five Credit Card Technologies That Will Amaze You

Credit cards are used each and every day. Whether your card is your credit or debit card, you likely use it when you dine out, shop, get gas and even shop online. It’s not uncommon to swipe it and go, thinking little of it as you go about your day. However, there are some credit […] More
in Food and Drink

A Simple Way to Make Cake Pops

They’re cute, fun and delicious. Making cake pops is such an easy thing to do, it’s no wonder people love making them. If you’ve never done it before, you might worry that it will be difficult, but it’s not. All you need is your favorite cake recipe (might I suggest the one right out of […] More
in Parenting

Tips on Leaving Your Baby Overnight For the First Time

Whether you’re leaving on a business trip or heading off to enjoy a night alone with your spouse, leaving your baby for the first time overnight is difficult. There is no getting around it. Of course, it gets easier the more kids you have. But if you’re a first-time parent, leaving the little one that […] More
in Careers

Five Ways to Do Less But Get More Done At Work

The world would be a much happier place if we could all do less and accomplish more in the office. It sounds impossible, but you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that it’s entirely possible to do just that. You can actually do less, but get more done at the office (and at home if […] More

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