Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
People drink alcohol all over the world, but in the United States, there’s a special relationship with alcohol. I’m not sure if it’s because our drinking age is higher than many other countries or what, but it seems Americans love to drink. Not only do we love to drink, but we love to drink with … Read more
Air pollution is a grave problem in America. A “State of the Air” report is generate annually. This is an assessment of the current pollution levels which are gathered from monitoring of air quality by federal, tribal, state and county agencies. The data is collected from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, specifically from their Air … Read more
America has several airports and millions of travelers who need to use them. In ranking the worst US airports different criteria were used, and these are the criteria travelers usually adopt in using an airport. One of the factors travelers consider in using an airport include on time arrivals, as well as on time departure. … Read more
The majority of us have, at one point or another, traveled by plane. Whether it be for business or pleasure, chances are you’ve gotten a taste of what it’s like to have your flight delayed or canceled, your bags lost, a not so tasty meal in the sky, and unruly passengers. While your experience with … Read more
Natural disasters can occur without warning and with devastating effects. Even when a natural occurrence can be predicted, there’s nothing that can be done to stop it. These disasters have been known to wipe out entire cities. Remember Pompeii? It was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. and buried it under twenty feet … Read more
A dive bar is a disreputable bar or pub where local residents gather to drink and socialize. Have you ever walked into a bar, looked around, and thought, “Wow, this place could really use some work?” or maybe “This bar is really one of a kind” or even “I can’t believe they are playing that … Read more
Ever since the decline of industrial output in the United States started in the 1960s, America has experienced a surge in unemployment levels and the attendant side effects such as a drop in real wages, drug trafficking, gun violence, high crime rates, and homicides. Inasmuch as just about every corner of the nation is affected, some … Read more
Location, location, location; it’s not just something that someone made up. It’s all about the location when it comes to just about everything in life. From where you reside to where you work, from where you dine to where you enjoy a night out, it’s all about the location. And it’s not just the specific … Read more
If you’ve ever traveled or moved outside of your home city or town, you’ve probably noticed that people in different parts of the country tend to be very
Summer is the word that everyone wants to hear all through the year. You get a break from school and work (hopefully) and you get to spend tons of time just lazing about with your family and your friends. On the other hand, your summer may be adventure- packed and you will find yourself backpacking … Read more