In the hustle and bustle society of our modern age, there is an abundance of stress buildup that is translating into significant mental health problems for a large Some Staggering Mental Health Statistics in America While meditation alone isn’t guaranteed to fix all of the mental health problems our society is facing, it provides a…
Is it time for you to develop a green thumb? Hopefully so! If you’re on the fence about whether you should get into gardening, hopefully the information I’ve provided here will convince you to give it a try. I’ll explain some of the several reasons it makes sense to at least get started and try…
The banking system in the United States is a complex and sophisticated network of financial institutions that play a critical role in the economy by facilitating the flow of money and credit. The US banking system is part of the global financial system, and it interacts and influences other financial systems throughout the world. History…
If you’re into gardening or any of the other agriculture-related hobbies, it’s important to understand how the climate in the area where you’re planting will affect whatever it is you’re intending to grow. Fortunately, you don’t have to waste your time testing out different plants to see if they can survive the climate where you…
I’ve believed for a long time that going to college isn’t for everyone. There are clearly opportunities to be successful financially without having to put in the time and money required to be part of what has become the accepted path towards earning money: getting a college degree. Here is a summary of the top…
This is a story about redemption and a violin. And a request for your help. My daughter’s cherished violin was recently stolen from our tour bus in Rome, Italy while we were visiting the area around the Vatican. Here are the details about what happened, and some context around why it’s so important for us…
This article is a review of Classical Movements, a concert tour company based in Alexandria, Virginia. Classical Movements is a concert tour company that organizes tours for orchestras, choirs, and other musical groups. My daughter’s violin teacher recently hired Classical Movements to set up a tour of Italy for her studio. What Classical Movements did…
As you think about the various elements of prosperity and building wealth, having stewardship over things (ownership) that have value is fundamental to being prosperous. Cryptocurrency is a digital representation of value, and it serves the same purpose as traditional money, including serving as a store of value and a medium for exchanging value. As…
Learn how checking accounts work so you can make a good decision about whether you need one and how to choose a checking provider.
This article describes the best way to transfer money between banks for people or businesses who keep their cash in bank accounts at separate banks. There are many different reasons to keep your money in separate banks. There are products and account features available from large banks, like Chase, that are simply not available at…