Single cup coffee makers have changed the way people make and enjoy their daily cup of java. Instead of making an entire pot of coffee just to watch it go to waste, coffee drinkers now have the ability to brew a single cup with the Keurig K-Cup single cup brewers. With the average cost of a K-Cup hovering around $1 on average, the single brewing system can save coffee lovers a buck or two compared to coffee shop prices, not... Read more
Are you shopping for auto insurance? Do you know the elements of a typical car insurance policy? What about how car insurance works? Understanding the basics types of car insurance will help you in choosing the right amounts of coverage so that you protect your financial well-being. Here’s a brief introduction to auto insurance terms you should know before you make a buying decision. Liability Coverage There are two types of liability coverage – Bodily Injury and Property Damage. Bodily... Read more
Giving is giving, right? Not if you’re a Christian. There are ways to give—and God wants us to give—and there are ways we shouldn’t give. One of them is giving publicly. As Christians, we’re told to give in secret. Our mission in life is to glorify God in all that we do—when we give in public that may not be exactly what’s happening. It could be our secular selves rising to the surface. How the world gives When the secular... Read more
When I read this question to myself it made me think of something that happened in the grocery store once. My husband and I were on the hunt for diapers when I said, “Man, I thought these things went down in cost as the child got older!” Another gentleman passing by laughed at me and said “They (children) get more expensive the older they get.” Really?! I didn’t realize that about kids. I really thought the infant stage was the... Read more
I’ve written about an easy way to become a millionaire before. With that method you need to have a long-term view to ride the occasional large losses along with the gains in the stock market – but it’s definitely a valid way to invest. The challenge, however, is that a lot of people may not have the emotional strength to see their money go through such huge drops in value. Does that describe you? Do you lose sleep at night... Read more
If you’re like me, the idea of online classes sound great, but you don’t want to take classes online at a ‘degree mill.’ (Degree mill is an online program that basically hands out degrees to anyone willing to pay for it) For me, the most important factor in taking online college classes was to make sure I was looking at accredited online colleges. If you take a class and your online college is not accredited, you may have a difficult... Read more
If you have a pet, then you know that medications aren’t cheap and that the cost of pet ownership can be very high. A single trip to the vet can set you back $80 or more per visit, not to mention the cost of your pet’s medication. Simple flea medication for your pet can run $60 or more at the vet’s office. Other medication to treat things such as high blood pressure or anxiety in your pets will require a... Read more
The 2012 Olympics are here and if you’ll be in London this summer, you could see the events in person. We always enjoy watching the games on TV, but never really knew how to buy Olympic tickets, let alone what Olympic ticket prices would set us back. Surprisingly, traveling to see the Olympics can be reasonably affordable if you know where to look. Just for fun, here’s a breakdown of what a trip to the Olympics would cost. Of course,... Read more
Father’s Day is just around the corner. When is Father’s Day you ask? It’s June 17th, 2012, and if you’re having a tough time coming up with gift ideas for dad, here are 12 awesome gifts to keep in mind. DEWALT DC970K-2 18-Volt Drill/Driver Kit Dremel 4000-6/50 120-Volt Variable-Speed Rotary Kit Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Adjustable Dumbbell Kershaw Ken Onion Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe Bose® IE2 audio headphones Kindle... Read more
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