The average American had a whopping $96,371 in debt in 2021. This is unfortunate because debt keeps you from reaching your long-term financial goals. Also, the stress of debt can be crushing, leading to serious health troubles, marriage failures, and negative credit score outcomes (30% of your credit score is based on debt). To make matters worse, with recent inflation eroding wage gains, the number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck is more than half, at 63%. If you are one of these Americans in financial “dire straits,” consider your first plan of attack paying off debt. Although it...…The average American had a whopping $96,371 in debt in 2021. This is unfortunate because debt keeps you from reaching your long-term financial goals. Also, the stress of debt can be crushing, leading to serious health troubles, marriage failures, and negative credit score outcomes (30% of your credit score is based on debt). To make matters worse, with recent inflation eroding wage gains, the number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck is more than half, at 63%. If you are one of these Americans in financial “dire straits,” consider your first plan of attack paying off debt. Although it...WW…

Yes, we’re talking about soda and other sweet drinks. The average U.S. household spends at least $850 annually (over $2.30 per day) on soft drinks, according to a Times magazine published a decade ago. Today, that number is expected to be higher, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing a more than 45% increase in the price of soda over the last four years (2018-2022). Not only is soda one of America’s addictions that is bad for the wallet, but it is also bad for the waistline. According to Consumer Reports, drinking a 20-oz soda a day for one year is equivalent to 52 pounds. Not...…Yes, we’re talking about soda and other sweet drinks. The average U.S. household spends at least $850 annually (over $2.30 per day) on soft drinks, according to a Times magazine published a decade ago. Today, that number is expected to be higher, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing a more than 45% increase in the price of soda over the last four years (2018-2022). Not only is soda one of America’s addictions that is bad for the wallet, but it is also bad for the waistline. According to Consumer Reports, drinking a 20-oz soda a day for one year is equivalent to 52 pounds. Not...WW…

Few things in life compare to a delicate and delicious pastry. It’s the perfect addition to your morning cup of coffee, the most quintessential dish to serve at brunch, and if you’re like us and need just a little something sweet at the end of each day, a pasty is always just sweet enough. While we love to make our own pastries, we have to admit, we take some shortcuts, the main one being we always use puff pastry because it makes the whole process that much easier and you can always count on it being delicious. Here are three of our favorite puff pastry, err, pastry recipes.Just in time...…Few things in life compare to a delicate and delicious pastry. It’s the perfect addition to your morning cup of coffee, the most quintessential dish to serve at brunch, and if you’re like us and need just a little something sweet at the end of each day, a pasty is always just sweet enough. While we love to make our own pastries, we have to admit, we take some shortcuts, the main one being we always use puff pastry because it makes the whole process that much easier and you can always count on it being delicious. Here are three of our favorite puff pastry, err, pastry recipes.Just in time...WW…

If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve probably seen the sleepy girl mocktail that consists of tart cherry juice and a slew of other ingredients such as rosemary, ginger, lime and/or lemon juice, and mint, among other things. If you have trouble sleeping, then you may want to give this mocktail a try. If you’re still unsure, we have an explanation. Let’s get into it. Research has found that tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin and tryptophan, two compounds that naturally induce rest, and relaxation, and promote a good night’s rest. While the melatonin works to regulate your body’s...…If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve probably seen the sleepy girl mocktail that consists of tart cherry juice and a slew of other ingredients such as rosemary, ginger, lime and/or lemon juice, and mint, among other things. If you have trouble sleeping, then you may want to give this mocktail a try. If you’re still unsure, we have an explanation. Let’s get into it. Research has found that tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin and tryptophan, two compounds that naturally induce rest, and relaxation, and promote a good night’s rest. While the melatonin works to regulate your body’s...WW…