Tag Archives: Alternatives

Life is full of surprises, and some of those can impact your budget at an inopportune time. A surprise car repair, medical bill or other expense can cause you to think about simple, fast loans like payday advances. However, payday advances are detrimental to your finances. While they may seem …

U up? In this case, maybe the more apropos question is just how long have you been up. Since 5AM? 3AM? Or was that when you were finally, miraculously, able to hit the hay? There’s no “snooze” button for the brain (not even hidden behind the ears—we checked), and in …

There’s something about a cocktail that can turn any mundane activity into a celebration. The colorful garnish, the refreshing fizz, the pretty glass… it’s the whole package. For various reasons you just might not want alcohol. That doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the cocktail experience. These mocktails …

Photo by GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com Whether you’re looking to sell or buy, having more options is a good thing. And even though Craigslist is the grandfather of online classifieds sites, it probably shouldn’t be the only place you turn to. Many websites like Craigslist have sprung up over the years, …

Photo by Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Whatever your viewing habits, there’s no point in paying for things you don’t watch. It’s true for sports, dramas, documentaries, cartoons — you name it. If you’re still paying for a big TV bundle, or juggling several a la carte streaming services, consider this your …

Whenever I’m strapped for time and equipment and still need a solid workout, I turn to the burpee. Burpees are bodyweight exercises, and thus require no equipment or weights. They are full body movements that engage every muscle group, require only as much space as you need to do a …

As great as back squats are for strength, general fitness, and body composition, sometimes they just don’t work for a person. Maybe they cause knee, shoulder, or wrist pain. Maybe someone’s body proportions aren’t conducive to proper back squatting. Maybe their legs are too long to achieve good depth without compromising position. While there …

The popularity of video-conferencing platform Zoom has skyrocketed during this Covid-19 period as more people are urged to work from home. However, the firm has recently faced a couple of hiccups as it grapples with privacy and security issues. To add on, Zoom imposes a 40-minute limit for users who …