Budgeting
Skinny Science: Weight-loss fads that lighten your wallet
All too often we see expansive marketing campaigns for diet pills and celebrity diet crazes that rarely emphasize a balanced diet and regular exercise.
The Billion-dollar Manscaping Industry
If you're familiar with Budgeting 101, you know that figuring out how much money you spend--and what you spend it on--is a huge deal.
The Cost Of A Kid: Adding up 18 years of parenting
Let's be honest, having and raising a child is an opportunity to shape the next generation and is one of the most selfless acts you can commit. But raising a child is also a huge financial responsibility--expect to shell out $10,000 just in the first year.
Plug-In Solar Panel
Our sun, the giant ball of hydrogen that it is, has been around for several billion years.
Your Flight Is Now a Rip-Off
It's summer: students are off from school, families are having their reunions, and tons of people are getting married. For a lot of us, this might mean the window for making a special trip is limited, and closing--fast. So we hop online and try to book a plane ticket, only to find that flying is getting really expensive.
Conning The Con Men: Be a savvy consumer and avoid the scam
It's hard to know who to trust, and even harder to know who to turn to when your trust has been misplaced. These scenarios shine a little light on common scams and show how to avoid them in the future.
A Bowl Of Oatmeal
For the last several months I've been eating oatmeal for breakfast. Seriously. I think it tastes delicious (with a few key ingredients) and it's super filling, so I never have the mid-morning munchies. Here's how I make it.
Backpacking In Europe
As you read this, I'll be sitting in the nook of a British flat overlooking the River Thames in London. It's sad to say my internship at brass has come to an end. But don't be too sad for me because instead of working diligently at brass I will be studying Spanish in Oviedo, Spain during the month of August. Not only do I get the chance to immerse myself in a different culture for a whole month, but I also have the opportunity to travel while I'm over here again.
Trash To Treasure: Recycled products that can turn a profit
Used beverage containers. Broken skateboards. Old license plates. What do these things have in common? They can be used to make stuff that can be sold for unexpectedly high prices.
How To Save When Traveling By Plane
It’s time to start planning those summer vacations. As excited as you are to travel and visit friends or family, the airlines are just as excited to take your money. According to this government report, the airline industry raked in nearly $8 billion from ancillary fees last year. According to the fine print:
