Volunteering serves the common good. Many important organizations cannot accomplish their goals without volunteers. Volunteering can, however, also serve the individual good. If you need a career boost, volunteering can provide opportunities for professional...
A big part of why we want to make (or save) money in the first place is to enjoy it. But it’s hard to save for concert tickets, travel, and other bigger purchases when all your money disappears on an average Friday night. The good news? A small budget doesn’t mean...
We need to eat well to live well. The foods that we eat on a daily basis impact our overall health and way of life. Eating well means making healthy food choices that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Although these foods might be high on...
Smart investors know that investing in real estate is what the cool kids do. If you’re careful about the properties you buy, it can be a venture with a tremendous upside and a comparatively low downside. First, you should know that real estate is an investment that...
Before buying an investment property, you want to make sure you’ll make money off it. One way real estate investors evaluate investment profitability is by calculating return on investment, or ROI, which measures cash return expressed as a percentage of total...