If you haven't heard the news, the U.S. stock market is in amid quite the tumble over the past few days of trading. Investors are worried about the Global economy and China's economic slowdown. There was a huge sell off that caused it to drop 1,000 points (nearly 8.5%) yesterday, causing HUGE headlines to come out: "After historic 1,000 point plunge, Dow dives 588 points at close" "Dow … [Read more...] about Stocks Are Plunging, What Should I Do?
If Car Commercials Were Honest (Video)
As everyone knows around here, buying new cars is the equivalent of draining your 401k, cashing it out in small bills, and setting them on fire as they drop off a cliff into the ocean. I've always wondered what convinces people to buy a new car, and how anyone can listened to the garbage spewed at car dealerships who's sole purpose is to make a VERY large profit off of you. Cracked.com has … [Read more...] about If Car Commercials Were Honest (Video)
Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 4
Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel On A Budget series. Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 to see how things kicked off! We left off having just scheduled our granite countertop installation, and replacing the upper cabinets with the new ones from our garage. All the cabinets were hung and doors put on, things were looking GOOD! We also brought in our stainless, French door … [Read more...] about Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 4
Want To Be A Success? Follow This One Simple Rule
Ok, time for a mental exercise. Close your eyes. Or…at least think about what it would feel like if you closed your eyes. Got it? Ok, now clear your head of any thoughts. All you can hear is the sound of my (online) voice. Ok, now, tell me the first thing you think of when I say this word: Success. What popped into your head first? Was is a shiny red Ferrari racing down the Autobahn at … [Read more...] about Want To Be A Success? Follow This One Simple Rule
I Just Cancelled My Cable
There comes a time in a man's (or woman's) life when you realize something just isn't working. It's hard to pinpoint the root cause, but you can just feel it in your gut. You've got a great job, great friends and family, and heck, your hair never looked so good....but you still get that sinking feeling every time you pay your cable bill, like some faceless corporation is completely ripping you … [Read more...] about I Just Cancelled My Cable
Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 3
Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel On A Budget series. Make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 to see how things kicked off! Getting Granite Countertops For Cheap! Yeah, I know, we have already ordered the solid surface countertop and scheduled the installation, but the day after we bought, Michelle finally got an email back from a wholesale granite place that gave us a RIDICULOUSLY cheap … [Read more...] about Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 3