People are living longer than ever. Life expectancy in the US is around 79 years. Statistics vary widely but it’s likely that at some point during your life you may be disabled. Whether you get hurt trying to move furniture or get hurt in a car accident, you may be unable to work for a …
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Atomic Habits is an easy-to-read book on changing habits with a ton of actionable tips. I had previously read Charles Duhigg’s book, The Power of Habit. There are some overlaps between the two but Atomic Habits is a more practical book than the Power of Habit. James Clear is a writer at Jamesclear.com and is …
Playing sports helps kids in a number of ways. Sports help kids lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Kids who play sports do well in school are likely to get good grades and graduate from high school. The kids are also likely to work well in others and develop better communication skills. As a parent, …
Pet ownership comes brings us many benefits. Taking your dog for a walk every day helps you live a healthier life. Pets help you connect with friends and neighbors. For many people, having pets means never having to feel lonely. Pets also help reduce stress. If you have kids, you know that pets teach kids …
Annual tuition for a 4-year public college costs around $10,000 on average. For private colleges, tuition is around $33,000. The cost of college goes up to 7-8% per year. This does not include other expenses such as books and dorms. It’s no wonder paying for college remains one of the top concerns for parents. A …
When you book a vacation, flight tickets are typically the most expensive part of the trip. Contrary to popular opinion, waiting till the last minute will not give you a good deal on airfares. Here are some tips to help you save money on flights. Book Early Airlines increase prices in the last few weeks …
Flight ticket prices are more dynamic than ever. Sometimes prices change multiple times in a day. It is still possible to get a good deal on flight tickets but the game has changed. Surprisingly, there are still many misconceptions among travelers. Clearing Browser Cookies Gives You A Better Price Clearing your cookies in your browser …
One of the challenges of putting our financial goals into practice is that we not are motivated to stick with strategy over a long time. We can break down long term financial goals into annual or monthly goals but we have a hard time following through. Life gets in the way of things, and we …
We buy stuff to make us happy. We buy stuff to keep up with the Joneses. We buy stuff to have the latest technology gadgets. But do these possessions bring you lasting happiness or do they make your life miserable? If you had a choice, would you spend money on possessions or experiences? We Get …
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All of us can see the benefits of having a home or car insurance. I have made claims on these policies. Though working with an insurance company is not the most pleasurable experience, at least I know that home and auto insurance have some value to me. They protect me in case something goes wrong. …
