Elevated Living

Teaching children about frugality and a strong work ethic are valuable life lessons that can help them grow into responsible, self-reliant adults. Here’s how you can instill these important values in your kids: #1. Earn Allowances Teach your children that money is earned by setting up a system where they can earn allowances for completing … Read more

We’re all trying to make better choices. Life’s busy, you’re doing your best, and it’s tricky navigating those grocery aisles, bombarded with choices and flashy packaging promising convenience and flavor. Are we really getting what we think we are, or is it mostly just… fluff?  #1. Breakfast Cereals Those boxes promise a great start but … Read more

Over the years, various foods that were once staples in American kitchens have been banned or are no longer allowed to be sold due to health, environmental, or ethical reasons. Here’s a list of 18 such items, detailing why they’ve been pulled off the market. Do you remember any of these? #1. Trans Fats Partially … Read more

Parenting is a journey filled with advice from all corners—some good, some bad, and some that fall out of favor as times change. Here are several examples of once-popular parenting advice that many parents now look back on with regret. #1. Gina Ford’s Cry It Out Method The “cry it out” method, popularized by Gina … Read more

Ah, the joy of American roadways. Potholes deep enough to double as swimming pools, traffic like a parade that nobody wanted to attend, and road markings as mysterious as crop circles. If you’ve ever fantasized about driving in a post-apocalyptic movie, these states have got you covered: #1. Louisiana Louisiana consistently ranks poorly for road … Read more

Peek into the heart of America’s 16 most electrifying cities, and you’re hit with a harsh reality: the cost of being in the thick of it all is sky-high. Eye-watering rents for shoebox studios are the norm, demanding a ransom for a slice of the urban buzz. But at what point does the price tag … Read more

The U.S. could be about to break China’s dominance in the rare mineral industry after discovering a reported 2.34 billion tons of rare minerals in a site in Wyoming. Groundbreaking Discoveries in Rare Earth Minerals American Rare Earths Inc. revealed a 64% increase from its original estimate of rare minerals found in Wheatland, Wyoming.  China … Read more

Everyone likes to talk about bustling places like New York City and San Francisco — places with dazzling and impressive reputations. However, some small, lesser-known towns in the US have strange characteristics and fascinating backstories that make them wonderfully peculiar and puzzling. These funky towns can enchant, confuse, and bewilder people looking in from the outside. … Read more

Soaking up the culture in a foreign country is one aspect that makes traveling fun. You get to indulge in another culture’s food, performances, architecture, lifestyle, and more. As such, going to more varied countries to understand them better and gain various experiences is a great goal. #1. Cuba A country with a vibrant mix … Read more

Alright, finance enthusiasts, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year in the investment world. With technology advancing at lightning speed and new markets emerging, there are a few companies that are really standing out as smart investment choices. Let’s cut through the noise and check out these potential gold mines. NextGen Tech Innovators … Read more