In my life as an online business owner, I use many tried-and-true methods of tricking people into spending more. And I do it because they work. If they didn’t, online stores wouldn’t use them. But that doesn’t mean you have…
Travel always costs more than you think it will. And unfortunately, that’s increasingly by design. As you plan your next getaway, keep a wary eye out for hidden costs and fees. They often get buried in the fine print —…
I confess I’ve grown spoiled in my expectations of free breakfasts. If I’m staying at a hotel, I only book properties where I can enjoy free breakfast. Yes, it saves me a little money and helps keep my travel habit…
In the booming post-pandemic labor market, airlines and airports have struggled to hire enough employees to serve all the travel-hungry passengers booking flights. All the while, they’ve kept issuing tickets for flights they may not be able to make. That’s…
Preparing your federal tax return is hard enough when you live in the U.S. But as an expat living in another country? Fuhgeddaboudit. I spent four years living in the United Arab Emirates and now live in Brazil. And while…
Who hasn’t dreamed of standing up one day, telling off their boss, and storming out in a blaze of glory? Few of us ever do that because we need a paycheck to pay our bills. But if you’re tired of…
When it comes to productivity, most people think of systems or practices that help them do more, especially when it comes to fitting even more tasks into the limited time we all have each day. Read just about any article…
Your desk job might literally be killing you. According to the American Heart Association, sitting for long periods has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Even worse, a 2015 study found that the more time…
Many of us think of New Year’s Eve as a holiday geared toward adults. After all, the ball drops at midnight — way past most kids’ bedtimes. We toast the new year with Champagne. And we often dress for the occasion in fancy…
When you think of family vacations, what comes to mind first may not be the benefits, but the stress and cost. After all, taking kids on a trip can be expensive – over $4,000 on average, according to a 2018…
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