Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Natural disasters can occur without warning and with devastating effects. Even when a natural occurrence can be predicted, there’s nothing that can be done to stop it. These disasters have been known to wipe out entire cities. Remember Pompeii? It was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. and buried it under twenty feet […] More
A dive bar is a disreputable bar or pub where local residents gather to drink and socialize. Have you ever walked into a bar, looked around, and thought, “Wow, this place could really use some work?” or maybe “This bar is really one of a kind” or even “I can’t believe they are playing that […] More
Ever since the decline of industrial output in the United States started in the 1960s, America has experienced a surge in unemployment levels and the attendant side effects such as a drop in real wages, drug trafficking, gun violence, high crime rates, and homicides. Inasmuch as just about every corner of the nation is affected, some […] More
Location, location, location; it’s not just something that someone made up. It’s all about the location when it comes to just about everything in life. From where you reside to where you work, from where you dine to where you enjoy a night out, it’s all about the location. And it’s not just the specific […] More
Insurance Auto Auction Salvage If you’ve never heard of Insurance Auto Auction, it’s not that surprising. Many people have not heard of this company because the general public typically does not do much business with IAA. However, that does not devalue what it is this company does for the public by any means. The purpose […] More
No one is looking forward to the loathed tax day. However, it’s that time of year again and we cannot avoid it even if we try (who wants to pay those penalties?). If you, like so many others, have procrastinated long enough and it’s time to file, you might be rushing. Since rushing doesn’t do […] More
As the date to file your income taxes draws nearer, we find ourselves working against the clock to get our taxes filed and that part of our year behind is. This time, though, does not come without a certain amount of stress and worry. Did I do everything correctly? Did I remember to include everything? […] More
Tax refund time is the most exciting time of the year for many people – not those of us who pay taxes into the IRS, though. It means a big check in the bank within a few weeks of filing your tax return, and that means you have money to spend. While it’s always nice […] More
When you are taking a trip and you need to fly, you want to be as comfortable as possible. The last thing that you want is to be stuck in a cramped seat between two strangers who take up the arm rests. This is especially annoying if your flight is going to be a long […] More
For a lot of people, the word “investing” is synonymous with the stock market. We imagine green and red stock tickers, busy daytime hours on CNBC, and complex trading platforms where we can manage our portfolios. We recently wrote about how to successfully start trading online, and for a lot of people many of the tips […] More
Flights have become more and more affordable as the planet becomes more and more inter-connected. However, it is important to remember that flights remain relatively expensive at hundreds of dollars per trip, meaning that interested individuals should do all that they can to lower their flight prices when booking. Fortunately, flight costs see a great […] More
The year 2016 comes to an end. It is time to think about your taxes and getting your paperwork together. You hope for a refund, but fear that you may have to pay the IRS a tax bill. You wish that you could have a second chance to be better prepared. You may think that […] More