Many of us have some extra time on our hands right now - and it’s spring cleaning season! So why not take some time to go through the clutter that might have made semi-permanent residence in your basement or attic? After all, there are stories about forgotten knickknacks being worth a [...]

Imagine a world where mobile phones did not exist. We’d still have landlines, and at best, cordless home phones. The farthest you’d be able to take that important call would be your backyard at best. Zack Morris on Saved By The Bell would not carry the brick-like monster phone he did in the [...]

It has been said that there are no good ideas in Hollywood anymore. This is why we keep on seeing remakes of popular movies over and over again. But, like clockwork, the film industry finds new ways to capitalize on and change what we know and love (or don't, for additional [...]

Have you ever been the last person to learn about a change at the office or the newest neighborhood gossip? Yeah, us too. Imagine this: It’s 1582 in France, and the calendar has undergone a controversial switch from Julian to Gregorian, which moved the start of the new year from April [...]

An extremely entertaining program, based on historical legend, recently concluded on the History Channel. It’s called Vikings, and you can catch it on Amazon Prime. It tells the story of Norwegian Vikings who raided England and France before fending off raiders from Eastern Europe themselves. For the Viking, raiding was a [...]

In 1996, Thomas Stanley and William Danko published The Millionaire Next Door. The book featured everyday people with average incomes who amassed considerable net worth by following some tried-and-true habits: Live within your means. Save 10% of what you make. Don’t waste money. Don’t overspend on cars. Invest wisely. As the [...]

Buying gifts for kids is always a challenge, so let me suggest an idea that will make your little one happy and teach them a lesson about the power of compounding interest if they choose wisely. Rather than give their favorite toy or money, offer this: “I’ll give you $30 now, [...]

It may come as no surprise that some of the most famous drinkers in history have been U.S. presidents. Ulysses Grant was a known imbiber, often to extremes. Although it certainly didn’t seem to affect his work as a general. Lincoln is rumored to have said, “Find out Grant’s brand of [...]

There’s a saying: planning is about addressing the unexpected. It’s true with money, and it’s true in life. Aleksander Doba is a Polish Kayaker who has paddled his boat not once but twice across the Atlantic Ocean. He took the first trip when he was 65 years old. See, you’re never too old! [...]

About 85% of Americans will be getting another check from Uncle Sam to offset the impact of the pandemic. This one looks to be about $1,400. So, what should you do with that check? Let me offer a few prudent ideas: Pay down credit card debt (if you have any). Chances [...]