You've read all the benefits of eating a raw diet, which include the following: • Increased energy • Decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease • Improved digestion • Weight loss • Decreased doctor’s office visits • Enhanced skin appearance So you've found out about the benefits and have decided that you want to adopt a raw food diet. Now you have to figure out what to buy and where and how to buy it. You could just head down to the local Piggly Wiggly or Food Lion and see...

Christmas is the time of year to have fun while enjoying the holiday with family and friends. However, the magic can also be extinguished by the mad rush of stressful shopping, vacation planning, and other logistics. It’s no wonder that the holiday season is actually one of the most stressful times, especially from a financial perspective. The commercial aspect of the holiday encourages spending. Smart spending and creating a Christmas budget, can reduce the financial burden and alleviate some ...

Everyone recognizes the importance of regular saving, even if an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to set aside money in the current climate. If you can manage to save, even a modest amount, a high yield savings account makes a lot of sense. Using a standard savings account will earn you very little, and at a time of high inflation could actually represent an overall loss. So how do you go about identifying the best savings interest rates? Probably the first place to start ...

People work hard because they want to earn the right to live the life they want, even if it means spending on things that are useless to them. A person, who may have no control over some areas of his life, may find it extremely satisfying to at least have control over the money he has earned. To have the power to acquire things that normally poses a challenge can be quite addicting, especially when emotions are involved. People, after all, are insatiable beings; it is only right to reap what the...

The economy today is putting a strain on numerous bank accounts. It is essential to have a complete budget that covers all everyday expenditures and still leaves room for savings. Many people forget to include some crucial expenses which can sabotage an otherwise thoughtful budget. Here are fifteen things that people often forget to budget for. 1. Dues and fees - Various types of fees are due throughout the year and they are often overlooked. This includes annual credit card fees, gym members...