How to Save Money

Spring is going to be here (officially) in just over a week, which means it’s already very summer-like here in Florida. And that means people are wondering how they are going to save money on their electricity bill this year. Perhaps in many places summer is the kind of time in which you can open […] More

How much is your time worth? Do you work for minimum wage? If so, an hour of your time is worth minimum wage. Do you make $500 an hour working? If so, your time is worth $500 an hour. When you are not working, you are not making that money. You are actually spending it […] More

The art of bus travel is one that is a little bit overlooked these days. The bus is slow and it’s not all that enjoyable, and the amenities are pretty much nonexistent. For that reason, many travelers prefer the art of traveling by air or at least by the comfort of their own private vehicles. […] More

If you have celiac disease (or you’re just into trendy new fads), you consume a gluten-free diet to prevent you from becoming quite sick. Those who have to eat this diet are not nearly as impressed with it as people who are convinced that good old-fashioned healthy food isn’t healthy enough, but to each his […] More

To get anywhere in life, most people require a college degree. Sure, there are those that never went to college, dropped out of college (here’s looking at you Bill Gates) or even went to college for one thing and ended up becoming successful in another who are just as wealthy, successful and happy as those […] More

Writing a check and handing it over to your favorite charity is a nice feeling. It makes you feel as if you’re doing something for the charity and those who are in more need than you. The feeling of giving back is a good one, and people say that it’s why they donate. Others donate […] More

Every single month when I get the email that my DirecTV bill is ready to view, I cringe a little on the inside. Paying $160 per month so that we can watch television is a bit much, especially when we don’t even watch that much television and especially considering what we do watch we find […] More

The decision whether or not to send your children to daycare or to stay home with them is often not one that parents get to make. For many families, there is no decision. If both parents do not work – or a single parent does not work – there is not enough money to care […] More

Babies are pretty expensive. They’re small and they do just about nothing but exist, but they’re really expensive. They are so cute, so beautiful and so worthwhile, but they cost a lot of money. And we are not just talking about all the wine you’ll spend money one once your baby is finally here. There […] More

You spend your entire childhood (or teen years, anyway) looking forward to the day you get to move out of your home and leave your mom and dad. They’re so bossy with their ‘rules’ and their ‘regulations’ and their ‘expectations’ all designed to ‘keep you safe and productive and provide you with a successful future,’ […] More

The people you surround yourself with are the people you become the most like. There’s a saying that the five people you spend the most time with are the people you become the most like, and that you should choose your friends wisely. Well, we all know we should choose our friends wisely, but did […] More

The best way to save money on a cross-country road trip with the family is not to take one. Get a flight and make the trip faster. We kid; if you love to road trip it with the family, go for it. Though no amount of money in the world would make sitting in the […] More