The idea of running your own hotel can seem glamorous: you spend most of your time working in elegant surroundings, get to meet interesting people from all over the country or even the world, and solve whatever problems your grateful customers may have. In addition...
Author: Joseph
Most Americans have an inherent notion of fairness and expect others to act in the same way. In some cases, however, you should not rely on this working in your favor. When asking for a raise at work, for instance, many people assume that their...
In pure accounting terms, money spent on pets is a “write-off” in the sense that it's impossible to say how much dogness or kittyhood you receive in return. In general and unlike with human children, you can't claim an income tax deduction on this expense...
The world is always evolving; some people like to say that change is the only constant. At times, these developments are gradual, occasionally the ground shifts beneath your feet so fast that your head is left spinning. One example of the latter would be the...
We know, or at least hope, that they're saving the planet, but do electric cars save money? Consumers seem to think so: in one recent survey undertaken in California, 37% of EV and hybrid owners said that spending less on gas was the primary reason...
Food prepared by someone else just tastes better. Unfortunately, you probably no longer live with your mother, nor can most of us afford a full-time cook, making restaurant meals a regular part of life for anyone who enjoys the finer things or who's just short...
We all like to take pride in our homes and their appearance. Some families plant roses in their front yards and scatter a few garden gnomes around, many just try to keep their lawns in order and their paintwork from peeling, a few go nuts...
Ooh, look at all those shiny cars out there on the lot! Your fingers are probably itching to wrap themselves around the steering wheel of your favorite. Right now may be the moment to rein in your enthusiasm, though: even if you know how to...
You can wear most garments for quite a while before they actually wear out. For the most part, you get tired of the stuff in your closet long before it becomes necessary to throw them away: maybe bell-bottom jeans don't suit you as well as...
Having a bank account makes life a lot easier: your money is safe, accessing it is convenient, you can get your paycheck a few days sooner with direct debit, automating bill payments is easy, and saving money for the future becomes much simpler. A bank...
Fast food can be the bane of your wallet, not to mention your arteries. Still, however much cheaper and healthier cooking at home may be, you sometimes have no choice. It's hardly feasible to bring a salad or sandwich along to a night on the...
The times, they are indeed a'changing. Managing your everyday finances used to be a hit-and-miss affair guided by commonsense principles that aren't always very helpful: “a penny saved is a penny earned”, “you get what you pay for”, “the best things in life are free”,...
During the coronavirus pandemic and associated social distancing measures, video game sales rocketed upwards while movie theaters and other kinds of entertainment floundered. Numerous people found videogames for cheap and discovered gaming as a hobby for the first time, while others who used to be...