Not Overspending On Christmas Gifts
UNITED STATES—Halloween is now behind us and the next big holiday where money will be spent, Christmas is fast upon us. With that said, I started Christmas shopping a bit early this year as a result of the pandemic. I got a lot of nifty gifts for family at really solid prices, prices that I never thought possible and...
A Long Overdue Break
UNITED STATES—I know I cannot be the only American, who counts down the days when they have a long overdue vacation that they have been eagerly waiting to arrive. I mean the notion of having a week or for those who are lucky, 2-3 weeks off of work, its unlike anything. Why? It allows you to have a second...
Balancing Budget Act
UNITED STATES—Budget, we all hate hearing that word, but for so many Americans we need to hear it more and more because it forces us to acknowledge, what we are spending are money on and if the items that we purchase are actually worth it in the long run. Sometimes you have to really look at your expenses and...
Do Not Dismiss Your Right To Vote!
UNITED STATES—It is hard to believe that Election Day is a few days away and it feels it has snuck up on us as Americans. However, the one thing I want to harp on more than anything is that you should NOT take your right to vote for granted. I know I am not like all Americans, but when...
Online Shopping, Store Pick-Up Is Great!
UNITED STATES—I am just going to put it out there, I know plenty of people who just loves themselves some Amazon. I’m sure the site is great, but I am not one of those people, Jeff Bezos is already pretty rich, I’m not about to make him any richer when there are other retailers and small businesses who have...
Having Money Changes Everything!
UNITED STATES—It is said time and time again that money cannot buy happiness, but in the great words of Dr. Will Kirby of “Big Brother 2” and the first installment of “Big Brother: All-Stars,” “Money can buy you stuff.” That is so true and as most Americans know we like to purchase things, it gives us a moment of...
Virtual Learning Is Not Easy
UNITED STATES—Some people call it virtual learning, but back when I was an undergraduate we called it online learning. There are many who think this is something new, but it is not. I had mixed reviews in the beginning about taking classes online. At the time it was something that was slowly gaining its ground. I mean there were...
Grocery Store Impulse Purchases
UNITED STATES—They always say the worst thing you can do is head to the grocery store on an empty stomach. Oh, I understand that reasoning all too well because when you’re hungry, everything and I mean everything looks tasty or good in your eyes. For example, I had to do a bit of grocery shopping this weekend, after not...
The Headache Of A Cellphone
UNITED STATES—I have seriously come to the realization that I hate having a cellphone. I understand on a technological advancement it has its perks, but the anxiety and stress that I receive from my cell phone is just too much to handle. We become enamored with the device and the thought of HAVING to check it all the time...
Money Spent Foolishly
UNITED STATES—Money it is the one commodity that we all want more of. For those who have plenty they always want more, for those without it they are always clamoring or working harder to obtain more of it. With that said, why is it when some of us have unexpected funds that fall into our laps we spend it...