Even if you live frugally, there are some expenses that just can’t be avoided as an adult. There’s the food you need to eat. The mortgage or rent for the roof you live under. The car payments, public transportation tickets, or bike costs that you need to get to where you need to go. As… Read More
Author Archives: Cindy Brzostowski
What Is the Return on a CD?
Anyone who is looking through the sea of investment opportunities is bound to come across the mention of a certificate of deposit — or CD — at one point or another. But, what exactly is a CD? How does it work, and how much return on investment can you expect from one, especially depending on… Read More
Posted in Finance, Mathematics, Money
Tagged CD, certificate of deposit, compound interest, interest rate, investment
May 2, 2023
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Percent Vs. Percentage Vs. Percentile
Percent, percentage, and percentile—trying to say that three times fast! Rooted in math and statistics, these words all sound quite alike, but they refer to different things. Even if you were someone who always dragged their feet with their math homework growing up, these are some terms that you want to be familiar with and… Read More
How Does Compound Interest Work with Investments?
The world of investing is a wide one. For some, this is an exciting prospect. But, for others, it can be overwhelming. Regardless of whether you’re a novice or experienced investor, one finance topic you’ll have to understand and work with is the idea of compound interest. With compound interest, your money can serve you… Read More
Posted in Finance, Money
Tagged certificate of deposit, compound interest, interest rate, investment, mutual funds
March 3, 2023
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What is Developmental Age Vs. Chronological Age?
Have you ever heard someone describe a person as “smart for their age”? Or maybe you’ve heard that interesting fact that girls’ brains are years more mature than boys during puberty? At the root of both of these sentiments is this idea of developmental age being one thing and chronological age another. It may seem… Read More
How Tall is a Normal House?: Inside & Outside
If five people were asked to picture a house in their mind and then describe it, chances are each imaginary house would be at least a little bit different from the others—maybe even vastly different. Since people come from different cultural backgrounds, geographic areas, and economic statuses, what’s considered a “normal” house varies depending on… Read More
How Much Freezer Space for Half a Cow?
You may have some ground beef or a couple cuts of steak in the freezer for future meals, but what about freezing half a cow? Before you balk at the idea of having all of that meat in your freezer, you should consider the fact many people have turned to purchasing a quarter or half… Read More
Posted in Cooking, DIY, Home & Garden, Lifestyle
Tagged cooking, storage, sustainability
November 28, 2022
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What is the Average Half Marathon Time?
26.2 miles. That’s how long a marathon is, and for some people, the thought of tackling that distance with just their own two feet can seem like an insurmountable task. With the right mindset and training, anything is possible, but many might prefer to start their foray into long-distance running with something a bit more… Read More
Does the Sauna Burn Calories?: What You Need to Know
Picture sitting in a hot, quiet sauna, letting all the worries of the day you just had wash away. For some countries and cultures, sauna is more than just a wellness option at the local gym or spa—it’s a way of life. Take Finland for example: In 2020, the Scandinavian country’s sauna culture was added… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged calories, weight loss
September 9, 2022
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What is the Normal Table Height for Different Types of Tables?
Unless you’re interested in interior design or furniture making, you’ve maybe never given a second thought to the exact height measurements for different types of tables—from the table you eat breakfast at in the morning to the bedside table you put your phone on right before you go to bed. What you may have thought… Read More
Posted in DIY, Home & Garden, Lifestyle
Tagged countertops, dining room, furniture, height, tables
May 18, 2022
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