Managing your finances successfully is similar to walking through a minefield. You can be sailing along just fine – paying your bills and saving money – when all of a sudden, you find yourself in a cash emergency. The engine blows on your car, or your son breaks his arm on the football field. It’s clear your savings won’t cover the impending expenses. Even if you don’t have an immediate financial crisis, there are still a million and one money traps you can fall into that threaten to send
No one wants to find out that their vision is declining, but there are some signs you just can’t ignore. Here’s how to know if you need glasses or contacts. According to The Vision Council research, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults in the U.S. wear some type of vision correction. That’s 188.7 million Americans. About 159.2 million American adults wear prescription glasses while 22-25 million adolescents under 18 wear glasses. The number of people who wear corrective eyewear continues to rise: From 2014 to 2015, the number of
Finding the best contact lens brand shouldn’t be overwhelming and confusing. Use this guide to help you understand which brand will suit you best. An estimated 45 million Americans wear contact lenses on a regular basis. What’s the best contact lens brand for you? One that makes lenses that fit and are comfortable. Read on to learn what measurements and features impact the comfort of contact lenses and how you can choose the right brand for you. Base Curve The best contact lenses for you will be ones that have
You have a lot of considerations when choosing a place to stay during a vacation. First on your list might be the cost of the accommodation. If you are staying there for several days, you want to make sure that you are not splurging on the accommodation alone as you still have a lot of other expenses to pay. However, it is crucial to remember that because you intend to save money does not mean you sacrifice quality. It should come first. You are going on a vacation to relax,
We all know that leasing has its share of advantages, but so does buying. When you lease a car, you can benefit from lower monthly payments, especially if the vehicle you lease has a high or good residual value, which means that it won’t depreciate as much over time. And, at the end of the term, you will not have to worry about the depreciation of the vehicle, and you can bring it back to the provider. When you buy a car, the biggest advantage is that you own the
