This is an article from Emily Guy Birken, a brand new writer to join the OneSmartDollar team. The government loves to compile data and statistics, even when we Americans don’t necessarily want to know the results. The latest such, we’d rather not know study concluded that it costs an average of $235,000 to raise a…
We all know that driving safely, and obeying all the traffic laws, is what we should do. But there are times when we go against our better judgment. Sometimes it means rolling through a stop sign, other times it means driving a little bit faster than the speed limit. In order to take the most…
Many companies, particularly those who might be on a tight budget and are unwilling to add all but the essential to their expenditures, will have only one question when faced with the prospect of professional indemnity insurance: do I really need it? Professional indemnity insurance is not something you want to acquire unless it’s necessary…
Procrastination is one of the single biggest things that hold most people back in their every day life. Procrastination can come in the form of not wanting to complete that unbearable task around the house or just getting yourself ready for an upcoming exam in school. Don’t get me wrong there are certainly good outcomes…
If you are like most travelers, you’ll find any way possible to avoid checking a bag at the airport. Since 9/11, it has been virtually impossible to carry on some of the most basic toiletries, such as shaving cream or hair spray. Luckily, most hotel chains offer these items to their guests for free. On…
It has long been instilled in us that summer means vacation. There is good reason for that. Those who have children do not have to take them out of school. The weather is usually nice, the days are long, and travel is easier. There are many great places around the world to explore, but unfortunately…