Gift With Caution! 5 Presents That Have Big Financial Strings Attached

KEY POINTS Pets are wonderful, but picking one out is very personal. Your spa gift certificate may not cover the cost of a tip — or necessary child care. Buying a car as a surprise gift for someone is in no way a good idea. Check out the card […] Click here to view original […]
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Increases Investment in YED Program

Chuck Lorre, center, pictured with former YED students and current Cedars-Sinai employees Timothy Islam, left, and Gloria Arrenquin. Photo by Cedars-Sinai. The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is doubling down on its commitment to supporting healthcare opportunities for young people, through Cedars-Sinai’s Youth Employment and Development (YED) Health Careers Academy. […] Click here to view original […]
7 Habits of the Super Rich You Can Adopt Today

KEY POINTS A whopping 80% of rich people spend an hour each day setting goals. The wealthy spend time learning new things. The super rich save, invest, and find new ways to grow their wealth. Check out the card that won our Best No Annual Fee Credit Card award […] Click here to view original […]
Preserving Fresh Produce in Your Home (Without a Root Cellar)

Of course a root cellar is on my wish list, and I will get one someday … but for now there are many ways to help prolong the life of your homegrown produce in a regular home. Between your coolest closet and using your refrigerator to its full potential, […] Click here to view original […]
The art of quitting

Cece Xie doesn’t mince words. “I really do think that I hate quitting,” the 32-year-old says. Although she was raised with the notion that quitting was bad, somehow, the lawyer and writer became an advocate for quitting. She never quite pictured a career outside of law, but when Xie […] Click here to view original […]
Why Having Too Many Hobbies Isn’t a Bad Thing

Mattheiu Comoy / Unsplash Some people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their tendency to pick up and put down hobbies on a whim. They ask questions like: “Why do I feel so scattered, hopping from one interest to another?” “Is it normal to want to learn […] Click here to view original […]
Free webinar focuses on careers after high school

MOUNT VERNON — Well-paying jobs that are in demand in Ohio are going unfilled, according to administrators at the Knox County Career Center and the Knox Technical Center. A free webinar to provide teenagers and parents with more information about how to gain the skills for 21st-century career options […] Click here to view original […]
The 4 Credit Cards Every Dad Should Have, According to a Dad and Personal Finance Editor

Dads know the importance of having the right tool for the job. This includes the tools you carry in your wallet. Like many dads, my life (and the spending that comes with it) revolves around trips to the hardware store, the grocery store and Target — along with a […] Click here to view original […]
Here’s What Can Happen When You Buy a Counterfeit Product Online — and How to Avoid Doing It

KEY POINTS Anything — from jewelry to designer shoes — can be counterfeited. Purchasing counterfeit products is not a victimless crime. Criminal organizations use money earned from counterfeit sales to commit more serious crimes. Check out the card that won our Best No Annual Fee Credit Card award for […] Click here to view original […]
Does Money Terrify You?

Farnoosh Torabi is a best-selling author, speaker, and host of the podcast So Money . She’s also an expert on fear and anxiety — specifically her own, as a lifelong worrywart. And she wants to convince you that you should be, too. “Fear gets a bad rap,” she says. […] Click here to view original […]