A life less boring

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” — Helen KellerHave you been feeling a little midsummer malaise?When the same-old routines dominate your life, it’s essential to find ways to break free and embark on journeys that truly excite you....

The great summer trade-off

Summer is now in full swing, what are your plans? For many of us, we want to do it all; spend time at the cottage, the beach, and community events. Host cookouts for family and friends. Travel to new places, see all the blockbuster movies, the list goes on and...

Free – financially

Nothing quite compares to the feeling of freedom – true freedom. And every year, celebrating the Fourth of July serves to remind us of our hard-earned freedoms as Americans, and most importantly, that independence is worth fighting for. Have you considered that...

What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy

June is prime season for weddings and engagements, but Signet Jewelers shared some surprising news last week: The U.S.’s largest jewelry retailer is reporting a decline in sales of engagement rings because, it said, singles who were stuck at home during lockdowns...

10,000 steps a day? Not so fast

You’ve likely heard the adage that to be healthy, you should walk at least 10,000 steps a day. But have you ever questioned how that rule came about? It turns out the origin of the 10,000-step goal is not health-based or scientific at all. Back in the 1960s, a...