The last six months have taught us a lot about how American businesses operate (or, rather, how they don’t) during a crisis. But while the coronavirus rages on, businesses across the country are reopening in order to stay afloat and serve their customers. Just because your business is reopening, however, doesn’t mean you can throw…

Up to 50% of U.S. adults are married. Unfortunately, not all marriages last. Ideally, when marriages dissolve, they will leave as few emotional scars as possible. The reality can be an uncertain one, particularly when children are involved. Children of parents of divorce are more likely to divorce themselves later in life. Kids with divorced…

If you’re a first-time driver or at least have only been driving for a few years, you need to realize how important it is to drive as safely as humanly possible while out on the roads. Many young drivers believe they are invincible and drive too fast, too recklessly, and too dangerously. In 2013, there…

Homeownership can be a lot of fun but it’s also filled with a ton of responsibility. It can even be quite stressful if you’re not taking certain decisions seriously. Here are some great tips for first-time homeowners to improve their design abilities and homeownership skills: Stick with a design that your whole family will love…

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our daily routines. Schools and businesses have closed, events have been canceled, and most of us are staying home a lot more than normal. With one out of nine U.S. jobs depending on travel or tourism and millions of Americans filing for unemployment, it’s no surprise that we’re staying…

In a 2020 survey, it was revealed that cooking at home was the preferred way to prepare a meal for 98% of Americans. Teaching your kids about cooking can not only be a lot of fun, it can also set them up with essential life skills that they will surely utilize and need later on…

Virtually all Americans would agree that our lives have changed drastically over the past six months. The novel coronavirus, which has now caused 167,000 confirmed deaths nationwide, has forced us to grapple with widespread school closures and event cancelations. And while 162.07 million people were part of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2018, millions…

Refinancing your home involves replacing an existing mortgage with a new loan. Typically, homeowners refinance their mortgage in order to lower their interest rate, change their program from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a (less risky) fixed-rate mortgage, or to reduce their monthly payments. If you’re like most Americans, you probably have no idea what someone…

Roughly 80% of people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions. Why is that? People want to better themselves, sure, but it’s not always that easy. You don’t have to put all your energy into completing one goal for your New Year’s resolutions each year. Doing that puts way too much pressure on yourself and can…

These are obviously scary times for everyone. COVID-19 has already changed the world and it has made financial stability a dream for many people, not just a reality — as it should be. In the U.S., one out of every 200 homes will be foreclosed upon. Millions of families across the country are doing all…

America is no stranger to natural disasters. The U.S. leads the list in absolute tornado counts, with over 1,000 recorded each year. And as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes become more common, the importance of national response becomes more evident. But while Florida has certainly endured its share of catastrophic events, it’s clear that state and even…

Even before the pandemic hit, many of us were constantly on our phones. Not only do people open text messages at a 98% rate, but there were 2.95 billion people worldwide using social media in 2019. And now that many of us have little to do but stay home in order to reduce the spread…

There’s no arguing that we’re still grappling with a public health crisis. Although the common cold can develop between one to three days after viral transmission, COVID-19 has proven to be even more contagious, more serious, and more difficult to track than your average bacterial infection. And since we currently have no vaccine or cure…

For many people, the concept of aging is one that is filled with negative associations. Stories and headlines from the national news and other sources often cast a pessimist light on the process of growing into a senior citizen. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. As a matter of fact, there are plenty…

There isn’t an industry across the country that hasn’t been significantly altered, or even changed completely, by the COVID-19 pandemic. This ongoing crisis has businesses worrying about shutting their doors for good, millions of Americans out of work, and families and individuals terrified about what’s to come. Hopefully, this will soon pass and people can…

Home remodeling is an essential aspect of property ownership but it’s not always the most fun thing for a family to do. It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of clean up, and can be quite costly. However, if you change the way you think about some of these remodeling projects, not only will…

The world will forever look different because of the coronavirus. It’s impossible to find a single person — anywhere in the world — who has not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Many people lost their lives, millions have lost their jobs, and virtually everyone has been dealing with overwhelming anxieties, worries,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has already changed the world forever and there isn’t a person alive who hasn’t been affected in some sort of way. The health and safety of the American people is paramount, but keeping the economy alive and maintaining the country’s infrastructure are crucial aspects of this fight against this fast-spreading virus. There…

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re stuck at home 24 hours a day, rather than just wasting away on your couch watching Netflix, it’s important to get out, get active, and get productive. That’s easier said than done. But knowing where to start can help get you…