In the past, I associated losing weight with being healthier. However, just losing weight isn’t enough to make you healthier overall. While losing weight can improve your health, especially if you are very overweight, it’s not everything that matters for healthy living. Nutrition It’s possible to appear at a healthy weight, but still not get… Read More
Don’t Know Where to Start Saving? Try U.S. Savings Bonds
“Everyone knows that they should save,” Jerry Kelly says. “But not many people know how to get started.” Kelly is the Campaign Director for Ready.Save.Grow., the U.S. Treasury Department’s effort to inform the public about how it’s possible to start saving easily with U.S. savings bonds. “The great thing about savings bonds, and what people… Read More
Where is Your Money Going Each Month? [Infographic]
One of the essential ways to make sure that you are keeping your finances in check is to pay attention to where your money goes each month. According to government statistics used by CreditLoan.com to create an infographic of spending in the United States, the average household spends $2,600 a month on goods and services.… Read More
Want a Better Retirement? Avoid these 10 Pitfalls
Retirement accounts have been in the news a lot recently. Recently, Frontline on PBS took a look at some of the retirement account flaws. Additionally, a new law recently went in effect requiring 401(k) plans to disclose all of their fees. The new statements are causing quite a flurry of interest in the ways that… Read More
Money + Lifestyle Roundup
This week Moolanomy explained the difference between IRA vs 401K: Where Should You Invest First? Get Rich Slowly gets brutally honest this week with their post: Your Budget Isn’t Working. Here’s Why. Consumerism Commentary investigated something many of us have wondered: Can Tipping Change a Waiter’s Behavior? If you’re looking for your first home, you’ll… Read More
Review: Reader’s Digest Seven-Day Fat Release Kickstart
After dealing with being sick for the better part of three months and experiencing a near breakdown, I found myself in a position where I wanted to lose 10 pounds. Weight loss is never fun, and I am one of those who regularly ends up in cycles. While I am mostly healthy, I gain five… Read More
