Shopping is becoming increasingly streamlined. We used to think self-checkouts were the cutting edge of technology, but we’ve come a long way since then. Here are a few examples: Smart carts that will total up your items for you — and even make suggestions based on your choices Restaurants where you can order and pay […]
It’s yard sale season! Pricing yard sale items can be hard. You want to get rid of your junk — but at the same time, you want to turn a profit. After all, who wants to give up their entire weekend to make a grand total of 30 bucks? Not me. If you’re successful at […]
Wedding registries are the modern way to give newlyweds exactly what they want. Couples scan their homemaking wishlists into a virtual catalog, from which guests can purchase specific items as a token of congratulations. Though this process is a staple of the modern American wedding, a promising new trend is gaining popularity: financial gift registries. […]
Underemployment remains a common problem today. Even though the most recent recession has technically been over for years, many people still feel the pinch, and the labor market hasn’t really recovered — or maybe it’s changed. Many people are working as temps or freelancers, part-time instead of full-time, and/or in jobs they would’ve scorned a […]
I’m satisfied with my family size. I only have one child, and, to tell the truth, I’ve never really been that interested in having a big family. I think I could handle maybe one or two more, but having several children has never been my ideal. That being said, my satisfaction with one child puts […]
I never would’ve imagined that a simple trip to Target could have evolved into such a great financial learning opportunity for my eleven-year-old daughter. The automatic doors opened before us, my daughter’s purse slung over her shoulder. We headed to the video section, as she was looking to purchase her very own copy of “The […]
