Leap Year 2012
Today is a special day in the month of February and particularly this year, because today is Leap Day and 2012 is a Leap Year! Leap years are every year that is divisible by 4, but not years that are divisible by 100 unless the year is also divisible by 400. Confusing? Maybe a little [...]
5 Signs Your Finances Are on the Verge
A personal financial crisis does not happen overnight. It takes years in the making. So how do you know if you are on a financial road of destruction or just having a minor mishap? Although bankruptcies and foreclosure numbers have begun to go down, there are still many people at risk. The only way to [...]
Spring Breaks That Won’t Break the Bank
Ready for a vacation? Aren’t we all? The problem with vacations is having enough money saved up to take a vacation and enjoy yourself without the overwhelming feeling of having to count coins. Besides the internal thoughts about your monetary situation, sometimes traveling, especially with a family, can get stressful and just be a big [...]
7 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeovers
You don’t have to demolish and rebuild your bathroom in order for it to have a fresh, new look. You’d be surprised how some simple small changes can really amp up the eye candy of your bathroom, while making you feel like you installed everything brand new. Some great ways to add a new touch [...]
Paczki Day on Fat Tuesday
Paczki Day is a Polish holiday that has made its way over to the U.S and is observed by people of all cultures and religions. Paczki Day is celebrated in Poland on “Fat Thursday”, but on “Fat Tuesday” here in America. Paczki are Polish delicious fried doughnuts stuffed with jelly and sprinkled with powdered sugar. [...]
Fun and Local Weekend Events
Just because there is snow on the ground and it’s cold outside doesn’t mean there isn’t anything fun going on! Starting today and going through the weekend, there are tons of events going on in Detroit and the surrounding areas. The events range from concerts to museums to art fairs; some events are for couple [...]
5 Energy-Saving Myths
With weather finally getting colder, most of us are turning up the heat and becoming more concerned of higher utility bills. There always are ‘tips’ going around about how to save money and energy, but be careful about what you believe. Here are 5 energy saving myths that you may have once thought were true: [...]
10 Last Minute Valentine’s Gift and Date Ideas
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there is much anticipation on what the day will bring. For those of you who are not prepared, here are 10 classic and modern gift ideas to get for your sweetheart. All of these gifts and activities can be set up day of, so if you are short [...]
Why Spoiling a Child Is Worse Than You Think
Spoiling a child may not always be intentional, but it can have lasting effects well into the child’s future. A lot of parents don’t consider how spoiling a child could affect them far beyond just creating an entitled child with a bad attitude. Spoiling a child can have lasting effects well into your child’s future [...]
7 Habits that Keep You in Debt
When looking to pay off debt, many of us think about just setting aside a couple hundred dollars a paycheck until we have enough to clear ourselves out of the red. But what people should also be doing is looking deep into their spending habits. Mood-boosting shopping and your daily coffee can seem like small [...]