Summer has arrived in most parts of the United States. You know what that means? Wedding season! Chances are if you’re in your 20s and 30s, you’ll be hitting up several weddings and wedding-related events over the coming months. Being a guest at a wedding can be really expensive, especially if you have to travel,…
As we age, we naturally acquire personal mementos and material possessions that clutter or consume our lives. If you’re ready to eliminate this chaos in your home and throughout your life, going minimalist is for you. The idea of minimizing your material possessions and expenses stems from being able to survive off the bare essentials….
Just over 18 months ago my first son was born. Although I had heard plenty about how your life changes after having a child, nothing can really prepare you for what comes next. And I’m not just talking about sleepless nights (although we never really felt like zombies, tired yes but not zombies), temper tantrums,…
Job interviews can be very stressful, especially if this is your very first interview after graduating college or perhaps you’re changing careers or have been unemployed for a while. Today’s job market is super competitive with upwards of 250 resumes received for a single corporate job opening. According to an ERE report, of those 250…
One of the perks of growing old is that we look forward to a comfortable retirement. For most people they work their entire life in order to be financially independent in their golden years, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Some people, such as my father, enjoy a lifestyle that is much better than…
In the next few weeks, millions of high school students across the country will be graduating. Of these students, 65% of them will enroll in college (whether they finish or not is another story). Graduating from high school, and subsequently moving out of their parents’ house, is a huge step, one that should be acknowledged…
Do you have a travel lover in your family? Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation are all coming up soon. Perhaps Mom is going on a cruise to the Bahamas or your college graduate is spending the summer backpacking through Europe. If so, here are some of the best gifts for travelers under $100. Travel…