Tourism drives up revenue, providing funds for cities and countries that otherwise may suffer financially. However, tourism increases carbon footprint and foot traffic to the select country or city, driving up pollution and weathering the location. Different countries try to counteract the uptick in pollution and visitation with tourist fees to offset the damage. At […]
Tariffs are taxes placed on imported items, meaning the cost to transport foreign goods becomes pricier, so customers turn to domestic outputs to save money. President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose heavy tariffs on many products, creating a harsh economic divide for all parties involved. His main concern, though, is China. He stated plans […]
Is it free? If you find yourself asking that question more than paying an entry fee, this list is meant for you. We search for free things to do, sometimes coming up short, sometimes learning about the hidden cost in the presumed “free” event. How can we best navigate a world featuring assumed free events […]
Many folks spend their entire working lives planning for the period after. With so many people looking forward to retirement, they budget for exciting extracurricular activities reserved for the golden era. Oftentimes, potential retirees forget to budget everyday expenses which damper their retirement fund. Let’s take a look at regular expenses often overlooked during the […]
We all know money can’t buy happiness. However, we often equate happiness with the items we will pay for, no matter how much they cost. Some people list them as desires, while others will always consider them “essentials.” These items can vary widely, but there are a few central themes most people generally consider to […]
Let’s face it: money isn’t the problem. Finances, on the other hand, can be tricky. We all get the same 24 hours a day, and most of the time, we work during that time to earn money. That money then goes to support our lifestyle. My husband firmly believes that you can always make more […]
Tourism, specifically U.S. tourism, is a double-edged sword. A popular stereotype perpetuated about these tourists equates them to loud, rude, boisterous, ungrateful people taking vacations in foreign countries. That stereotype is a blanket statement harming instead of helping the tourism industry. Without taking a risk on these loud-obnoxious tourists, how can a country dependent on […]
What’s on your bucket list? Are you an explorer devoted to uncovering sacred flashbacks to ancient civilizations? Or are you more interested in seeing how landmark tourism affects current cities? If you’re interested in the fusion of both of those ideas, you should add all of these ruins to that bucket list. 1. Machu Picchu, […]
No one wants to work more hours than they have to, but the reality is that many people have to take on a side hustle or part-time job to make ends meet. The thought of working more hours is exhausting, but there’s a way around that. Believe it or not, you can earn extra money […]
One of the easiest ways to save money is to stop dining out frequently. Going out to eat all the time has its share of conveniences, but it’s costly, whether going to fast food and pizza places or sit-down restaurants. Those visits can put a huge dent in your budget. There are strategies to avoid […]
