There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who make it a habit to get gas when there’s a quarter tank left and those who wait until the gas light comes on to start looking for a place to fuel up. No matter which one you are, filling up the tank is an… Read More
Author Archives: Cindy Brzostowski
How Much Fuel is My Car Really Using?
Posted in Lifestyle, Money, Travel
Tagged cars, fuel consumption, gas prices, gasoline
September 12, 2019
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What is the Average Speed of Different Modes of Transportation?
We live in a time with an incredible number of options when it comes to transportation. Traveling today isn’t just about where you want to go but how you feel like getting there. Most likely, part of your decision making is going to involve looking at how fast each of these different modes of transportation… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Science, Travel
Tagged average speed, cars, planes, trains, transportation
September 5, 2019
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Figure Out Your Home’s Worth With a CAGR Calculator
If you have ever purchased your own home, then you know that it was a major investment. And, when the day comes and you’re ready to sell it, you'll want to be sure that you'll be getting back that initial investment and then some. The question now is, “What is the value of my home?”… Read More
Posted in Finance, Mathematics, Money
Tagged CAGR calculator, online cagr calculator
August 29, 2019
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6 Questions to Ask When Considering Taking Out Loan
Say you’re wondering if you should take out a loan. Maybe you’re trying to pay for college, get yourself a new car, handle medical bills, start a new business, or simply pay off your credit card balance. Whatever the reason may be (and there are plenty), there are some important questions you need to ask yourself… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Money
Tagged interest rate, Loan alternatives, loans
August 21, 2019
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What Does Net 15, Net 30, and Net 60 Mean?
Say you’re a full-time freelancer or you run your own business and you've just wrapped up a job for a client. You've sent off an invoice and are excited to finally get paid for your work. Then, their accounts department informs you that you’ll be paid in Net 15, Net 30, Net 60, or some… Read More
Posted in Business, Finance, Money
Tagged Is Net30 business days?, online business days calculator, What is Net30?, What is NetD?
August 15, 2019
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What is the Impact Force on Different Objects?
All around us, different invisible forces are coming together to control our natural environment. For example, gravitational force is the attraction between objects with mass, and it’s what keeps us on the ground instead of floating out to space. Then, there’s electromagnetism, which is when an electric current produces a magnetic field, and it's what… Read More
Posted in Mathematics, Science
Tagged collision force, how to calculate impact force, impact force, kinetic energy
August 8, 2019
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5 Things to Consider Before Starting a Business
Are you dreaming of starting your own business? Whether you have visions of a brick and mortar store or a company that operates entirely online, it’s important to take time beforehand to plan and crunch some numbers. That way you won’t get caught off guard—or be financially and mentally drained—by the unavoidable start-up costs. To… Read More
Posted in Business, Finance, Money
Tagged capital, investment, starting a business, startup
July 31, 2019
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How Many Calories Do I Need to Burn in a Day to Reach My Weight Goal?
If you’re on a journey to get slimmer or to bulk up, you may already have a specific goal weight in mind. This could be the amount you need to be to fit into your favorite outfit, maybe it’s the size you want to be for a special event coming up, or perhaps it’s the… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged calories, tdee, total daily energy expenditure, weight loss
July 24, 2019
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What is the Difference Between Lean Body Mass and Body Fat?
When it comes to figuring out your unique body composition, there are so many terms and measurements out there that it can be easy to mix them all up. Lean body mass, fat-free mass, body fat, and body mass index are just some of the ways to understand and measure your body, yet they are… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged body fat, body fat mass, body fat percentage, lean body mass
July 18, 2019
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5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism Even When You’re Resting
Many people think of metabolism in terms of how their body breaks down food or how their body uses energy when they’re doing physical activities. While both of those are true, your metabolism is still working even when you’re not "doing anything" so that your body can continue to function. By looking at your basal… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, energy requirements, human metabolism
July 10, 2019
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