Personal Finance
10 Costly Mistakes Retirees Make in Their First Year of Retirement
Retirement is a time for you to relax and enjoy life freely, but one wrong step can quickly damage your financial security. Many retirees make costly mistakes in their first year…
10 Ways College Debt Is Crushing Graduates
College debt is a huge burden for graduates all over the U.S. and the cost of tuition is climbing higher every year—so student loan debt is piling up. Many graduates…
11 Smart Ways to Cut Costs When Living Alone
Living alone offers great freedom, yet it comes with high costs. When you live alone without someone to share expenses with, every bill falls directly to you and costs can add…
11 Signs That Americans Are Spending Beyond Their Means
It’s very easy to get caught up in spending more than our means because it’s so tempting to keep buying stuff. Credit cards, subscriptions, & services like buy-now-pay-later constantly tempt us…
Lifestyle
12 Norms Young People Are Challenging
A lot of stuff that we used to think was normal doesn’t really feel that normal anymore and this is especially true for younger people. They’re questioning the expectations &…
13 Signs You’re the Family Scapegoat
Most families decide—without ever saying it out loud—that one person is going to take the heat for everything, and the only way you’ll find out is by noticing a few…
13 Signs You’re the “Organized Friend”
You’re probably not loud about it and you’re not walking around with a clipboard or color-coded tabs—but somehow, you’re the one who always knows where stuff is & remembers the…
14 Ways to Build Better Relationships with Anyone
You don’t need deep talks over candlelight to build better relationships. A lot of the time, it’s the little stuff that sticks—the way someone remembers your coffee order or the…
Travel
The Ultimate Paris Bucket List for First-Time Visitors
When I first visited Paris, I remember feeling overwhelmed by all the online suggestions (there’s just so much to see). I love Paris & I’ve always felt there’s something magical…
11 Unusual Etiquette Rules from Around the World
Every country has its own unique set of social etiquette but some may look really strange to those who are unfamiliar with them. From how to tip (or not) to…
12 Ways You’re Making Your Vacations Way More Stressful
Vacations should be just about relaxing & having fun—but sometimes we end up making things more stressful without even realizing it! In fact, most Americans have habits that make their…
9 Hidden Costs That Will Catch You Off Guard on Your International Trips
You arranged your flights, planned your itinerary and decided on your budget for your international vacation – so you are all set to go, right? Not so fast. International trips often…