A few years ago, David over at My Two Dollars created a great post talking about the value of items in 1972. It’s always shocking to see the prices from only 41 years ago, so let’s break this down a bit. The Cost of Living in 1972 It should shock no one that the cost of living has increased since 1972, no matter where you
Exterior Home Projects That Increase Value
When you invest in a home, it’s a good idea for you to take care of your investment. You can do this by making home improvements every time they become necessary. Prioritize improvements that can help improve your home’s value as they will pay well for themselves. If you’d like to learn a bit about some of these improvements, read on to see some exterior
Renewing Your Car Insurance Policy: How to Get the Best Deal
Imagine the scene: The day before you renew your car insurance policy, you get an email that tells you that you need to pay an increase on your coverage. Yikes! So many questions start running through your mind. How am I going to deal with this increase? Where am I going to find the money from? Though there are a million and one hurdles to
Can Being Competitive Lead to a More Successful Life?
It’s common knowledge that competitiveness leads to success. Some of the most accomplished people of our time like Steve Jobs were known for being hyper-competitive perfectionists. Ambitious people go far in life because they’re always trying to be the best version of themselves. They don’t accept failure and have the level of motivation necessary to achieve their goals. To encourage you to embrace your competitive
4 Productive Things to Do on MLK 2021
Because the pandemic is keeping many of us inside this holiday weekend, it can be difficult to come up with productive things to do on MLK 2021. The volunteer events you attended in past years may be cancelled due to the coronavirus. Maybe you were even planning a trip to a museum with exhibits about the Civil Rights Movement, but no longer feel safe going
Is There a Money Prayer That Really Works?
Is there a money prayer that really works? I firmly believe there is nothing God cannot do. However, expecting $100 dollar bills to fall from the sky after you rub a lamp and pray for your three wishes isn’t likely to get you anywhere. However, if you pray for guidance and wisdom over your finances, that is the kind of prayer that really works. Scripture
Can I Sell Fiction Books Online? – 11 Ways to Sell Any Used Book for Cash
So you’re ready to make extra cash by selling some books. You read that Marie Kondo book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” didn’t you? I did, too. She’s a genius who has helped millions around the world downsize their clutter. If you’ve developed a heap of books you’re ready to sell, and you’re wondering how to sell fiction books online or nonfiction, then let’s take
How Much Is My Hair Worth?
You may be thinking about donating your hair, and you’re wondering if there is a tax break for it. Or you’re interested in cashing in your ponytail to pay off some bills. Before you pick up those scissors, let’s answer the most important question, how much is my hair worth? How Much Is My Hair Worth? Selling Hair You’ve grown your hair out nice and long,
Tipping Etiquette 101: Do You Tip At Sonic?
A shift in our culture has occurred. It happened when the flow of currency went paperless. Most companies adjusted accordingly. One occupation slipped through the cracks, however. To this day, it’s hard to get a unified answer from managers, employees, and customers on what is the right thing to do. One such question we’ll explore today is: Do you tip at Sonic? I’m not here
Surviving (and Thriving) in the Gig Economy
According to Brad Smith, CEO of Intuit (the company that owns TurboTax), “gig economy” workers currently comprise about 34% of the U.S. workforce, based on their customers’ tax return information. There are some obvious benefits to being self employed – You can take time off when you want it, make your own schedule, and turn down work when you simply aren’t interested in doing it.