People make art out of many different things. Did you also know that includes coins and bills? And it's more than just bars pasting dollar bills onto their walls. Here are some cool items made from coins and bills. Is It Legal? Is it legal to make art from coins and bills? Isn't it illegal to deface currency? Technically, it is illegal. Under section 333 of the U.S. Criminal Code, “whoever mutilates, cuts, defaces, disfigures, or … [Read more...]
What Happens To Your Stuff When You Die?
Recently, we had a family member pass away unexpectedly. She was in her early 70's and not in the greatest of health, so it wasn't a total shock, but she hadn't been doing poorly and had been staying at home during the pandemic, so it certainly was a sad discovery. Of course, after the initial reactions, the next steps were figuring out what to do with her estate. Thankfully, she was prepared, but that isn't always the case. So what happens … [Read more...]
5 Ways Experts Monetize Knowledge
What does it mean to monetize knowledge and what are the ways experts earn money from their experience? There are many ways to do this if you know-how - and learning how is now easier than ever! A word of advice: monetizing your knowledge should be done with care. It is illegal to make unsubstantiated health claims or dispense legal advice without the proper state credentials, and those who make claims that generally cannot be supported find … [Read more...]
How Virtual Reality Can Boost Retirement Savings
I don't know about you, but when I think about retirement, I often wonder if I'm going to have enough money saved to have the kind of retirement that I want. I don't anticipate being excessively wealthy, but I would like to enjoy my retirement years, maybe getting to travel some and definitely not spending my time worrying about bills. But it's hard to motivate myself to save more — after all, there are so many things I want to spend my money on … [Read more...]
Should You Take a Pay Cut for Work-Life Balance?
For the majority of people working, the goal in changing jobs is to bring in a higher income. We're often working to get the next promotion or the next raise in order to increase that paycheck. But is there ever a time where accepting less money is worth it? Should you take a pay cut for work-life balance? What is Work-Life Balance? When you're first starting out in your career, it's easy to say "I'm just going to put my time into my work." … [Read more...]