Category: budgeting

The Amazing Success Story of Basketball Player Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is a household name. He is an icon in the sport of basketball and has achieved massive success both on and off the court. But what is it that makes Kobe so successful? And how did he get to where he is today? In this blog post, we will take a closer look…


Low-Cost Business Ideas for 2022

Successfully running your business in 2022 is not easy due to the new norms of people’s lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the consumption of goods and services. If opening an offline store or restaurant just a few years ago was a profitable idea, now their owners can incur heavy losses. Since most startups in…


Electric Vehicles: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

If you’re looking for a new vehicle, you may be thinking about an electric car. Depending on what you’re looking for in a vehicle, and your finances, there is both good news and bad when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). EV Prices Are Surging Buying an electric car or SUV in 2022 will cost…


Millennial Money: 4 Money Moves to Make Before Baby Arrives

The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).” Mustering the energy—and attention span—for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll…


Millennial: 4 Money Moves to Make Before Baby Arrives

The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).” Mustering the energy—and attention span—for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll…


Elon Musk: Hardships Forged His Success

Elon Musk is on a mission to change the world. And he wants to take that mission into space. From internet companies to electric cars, Musk captures the imagination worldwide. Some people love him, some people hate him: but everyone wonders what he’ll do next. But how did Elon Musk become so successful? Here are…


5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud

Medicare fraud is big business, and like most businesses, it has adapted to the new environment of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The public health emergency created an opportunity for fraudsters to modify and repurpose existing schemes,” a spokesperson for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, said in an email. CMS has seen bad…


Top 11 Summer Side Hustles for Retirees

Summer has always been a great time to relax and enjoy your free time, but now that you’re retired, it’s as good a time as any to take on a new side hustle. Unlike most other people who don’t have the luxury of time to spare to make some extra cash any time of the…


Power of Attorney, and Mistakes That Could Cost You Dearly

If medical complications leave you incapable of making decisions, a power of attorney (POA) will delegate legal authority to someone else to make them for you. That individual (the agent) can then make decisions for you (the principal) that include legal, financial, medical, and business matters. Why You Need a Power of Attorney Document Before anything…


Don’t Let Emergencies Ruin Your Vacation

Now that summer has arrived, it is the perfect time to travel abroad. You are almost ready to take that trip you have diligently planned and waited for. Should you purchase travel insurance? Despite your planning, problems can occur that may delay or ruin your vacation.  Travel insurance could ease the stress of unexpected travel…