Skiing and snowboarding are two of the more difficult sports to do on any sort of budget and to learn in general—at least in my experience. Unless you’re lucky enough to live near some prime ski resorts and you have the money to pay for lift tickets and equipment, skiing […]
Whitewater kayaking and canoeing are great ways to experience extreme water sports. With rivers all over the country (and the world), you’ll never be bored. With beginner kayaks starting at a few hundred dollars or less, you can find a cheap kayak you can use for years. On the other hand, […]
In early April, President Trump signed a bill effectively repealing internet privacy rules passed last year by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These regulations required broadband internet companies to get permission from their customers before using their “sensitive” data. This means they needed to ask you if it was okay […]
As spring rolls in, you’ll likely see a lot of people adorned with bikes, helmets, water bottles, and those stretchy pants that look a little funny. While I greatly admire those people that have the willpower to bike to work every day, I strictly spend my bike time off-road. I […]
Staycations—or vacations where you stay home—are perhaps the most budget-friendly vacation idea of all. You can rediscover your town or city without the distraction of everyday routine. And you skip the stress and expense of traveling. But let’s be honest: Part of the fun of vacations is the novelty of […]
Having poor sight can be a pretty expensive problem. Whether you choose to correct it with eyeglasses, contacts, or even shelling out for laser corrective surgery. However you slice it, being near or far-sighted can put a dent in your budget. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to minimize the […]
I don’t know why I’m still so surprised that, when a new iPhone comes out, some fanatics go out and buy it right away. If the same people bought a brand-new phone over the last three or four generations of iPhones, upgrading like this has cost them well over $2,000. Never mind the […]
You desperately want to cut the cord and stop wasting hundreds of dollars a year for cable channels you don’t need (and might not even want). But, there’s a catch: You’re held hostage by your bundle, which includes the internet access that you DO actually need. The good news is, broadband […]
There’s no time like the present to get your finances in order – especially with the oh-so-stark reality check that with COVID-19 – life can be so ever-unpredictable! Because when we were toasting our champagne glasses to bring in 2020 – we had no clue that our lives and finances […]
If you’ve gotten married, odds are you spent quite a bit. The cost of a wedding these days is ridiculous (as you’ll read below). But if you’re planning to get married soon—know that there’s hope. You don’t have to spend a year’s salary on a single day. You can have an […]
