Chocolate. Meat. Sugar. These are some of the most common indulgences given up for Lent, the 40-day season of preparation that leads up to Easter Sunday. It’s a time when many Christians honor Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice of giving up his life by making a small sacrifice of their own. Because Lent has long been associated […]
Nothing saps gas mileage quite like winter weather, which means a huge number of Americans are paying more to fill up this season. Plus, the Associated Press recently reported that gas prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks. That means now is a great time to change a few bad habits in order […]
You’ve heard it said that you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than winning the lottery. That’s certainly true, but perhaps we’ve heard it so many times, we’ve become a bit numb. A recent article by National Geographic put things a bit more colorfully. Turns out, you’re far more likely to be […]
When you’re deep in debt and struggling to pay the bills, it’s easy to feel like everyone else is doing better than you. Just flip through the channels on any given night, and a sense of pride or self-pity will seem completely justified. The cunning marketing campaigns seek to drown out reality: “You’re worth it. […]
Somewhere between the first celebrations of a Christian saint and the mass production of greeting cards, red roses and all things sugar, Valentine’s Day got out of hand. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans plan to spend nearly $18 billion on Valentine’s Day-related purchases this year. That breaks down to just over $133 per […]
$2,803 That’s the average individual tax refund Americans got last year. That’s a pretty big chunk of change, and many people wasted it in record time, missing out on an opportunity to make an impact with that money. So, how can you make the most of your tax refund this year, without looking back in […]