Strategies & tactics to get ahead financially & in life
Do you have a jury duty summons? Even if you’re a diehard Law and Order fan or are a mock juror, don’t feel guilty if you want to get out of jury duty. Although jury duty is a “civic duty,” there are plenty of unknowns that make jury duty stressful. You don’t know how long […]
One of the worst feelings in the world is seeing the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror. You pull over, the officer walks up to your window, and asks “Do you know how fast you were going?” You know how fast you were going. Probably too fast. But this is where […]
Let’s face it, shopping for a home warranty probably ranks somewhere between an annual medical checkup and filing your taxes. And even after you decide, how do you know which are the best home warranty companies to deal with? While there are better things to do with your time, a good warranty can save you […]
Everyone loves photo booths. Kids. Adults. Grandparents. Everyone. There’s something about seeing one that lets people be silly, whether or not they’ve had some adult beverages! I remember the first time we saw a photo booth at a wedding. It was a massive booth like the ones at the mall. You got inside with one […]
The Summer and Winter Olympics are full of some of the most exciting sports events. Seriously, when else do you watch curling, handball, or the pentathlon? But have you ever wondered, “How much do Olympic athletes make?” For many athletes, winning an Olympic gold medal is the ultimate dream. Whether they medal or not, Olympic […]
When you’re going to spend several hours at a public place, or even a friend’s house, how often do you ask for the wi-fi password? Maybe, you need to finish a work project on your laptop, or you are megabytes away from exceeding your cell phone monthly data limit. Whatever the reason, this guide can […]
One of Jim’s friends recently bought a house and the purchase included a home warranty (they usually transfer on a home sale). I don’t know the specifics of the home warranty but he explained that it covered “everything.” I suppose the price of it was baked into the price of the home but to him […]
Do you know how you spend your money? Not too long ago, your only option was to purchase similar budgeting software like Quicken. But what if you don’t have extra cash to spend on software to watch your cash? That’s when getting free budget software can be very useful. They may not have all the […]