Deducting Health Insurance Premiums & Health Care Expenses on Your Taxes
The cost of health care has been rising faster than inflation for the past several decades, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing...
How to Protect Your Kids From Nature-Deficit Disorder
How much time have you and your kids spent outside, in a wild space, this week? Chances are, not too much. Between work, school, home,...
Health Insurance Marketplace – Mandates of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - also known as Obamacare - on March 23, 2010 to lower health care costs by making sure more people...
10 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids & Adults
Don’t hole up indoors in the winter. There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, even in the cold months. Try these fun outdoor activities to boost your mood and your health when the days are dark and short.
Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions & Donations
Generally speaking, Americans are a generous lot. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, Americans gave $427.71 billion to charities in 2018. Perhaps one motivation...
12 Best Rechargeable LED Camping Lanterns in 2020 (on Every Budget)
My most recent camping trip took me into the remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BCAW) about 300 miles north-northeast of Minneapolis. It's renowned...
How to Save Up to $1,465 per Year Shopping Online With...
Although extreme couponing can save you a lot of money at checkout, it's also a big hassle. You have to amass a large collection of...
3 Reasons Why You Need to Get Health Insurance
If you don't currently have health insurance, you're not alone. In 2017, 28.5 million people in the United States were uninsured, according to the...
13 Best Camping Tents on the Market in 2020 (on Every...
Is your next camping tent worth a splurge? That depends on how you plan to use it. If you're a casual car camper or...
How Tax Reform Affects Deductions for Charitable Giving This Year
It may be better to give than to receive, but for many taxpayers, receiving a tax break for their charitable giving is a good incentive. Charitable donations stand at an all-time high, but new tax policies may be threatening people's desire to give. As with most tax deductions, there are a lot of rules and limitations you need to be aware of if you want to stay generous without overpaying Uncle Sam.
21 Ideas for a Cheap, Romantic Staycation
The daily grind is not romantic. If you've ever found yourself in a relationship rut, you've probably thought about interrupting that grind - perhaps...
13 Subscription Gift Boxes for Kids That Keep on Giving
Finding the perfect birthday or holiday gift for a child is always a challenge. Of course, you can walk down the toy aisle at any...
