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
Understanding Men’s to Women’s Size Conversions: And Vice Versa
Have you ever gone shopping, only to find out that the size you have in one store is different in another? Or, you end up shopping in another section (i.e., the men's section if you're a woman and vice versa), just to find that converting sizes to find your own isn't as easy as you… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
Tagged clothing conversion, shoe conversion, shoe size conversion, sizing systems
March 15, 2023
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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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RMR vs BMR for Weight Loss
RMR and BMR, the former abbreviated from Resting Metabolic Rate and the latter from Basal Metabolic Rate, can often be encountered in discussions related to daily caloric requirements, dieting, caloric restrictions and weight loss. Fitness amateurs and professional athletes and their physicians might also use RMR, BMR, or both for weight management. This article will… Read More
Posted in Health, Wellness
Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, calories, resting metabolic rate, rmr, tdee, weight loss
March 1, 2023
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TDEE vs BMR in Daily Calorie Needs Calculation
If you set out to lose weight or maintain a target weight as an athlete or fitness or bodybuilding enthusiast, your coach or physician will often tell you that you need to estimate your BMR and TDEE and to set daily calorie intake limits based on the energy requirements calculated from these measures. Hence, it… Read More
Posted in Health, Sports, Wellness
Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, diet, diet and exercise, tdee, total daily energy expenditure, weight loss
February 14, 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
CAGR vs IRR vs XIRR in Evaluation of Investment Returns
Investment professionals and individual investors often need to estimate the profitability of a given investment opportunity, or to retrospectively assess the results of past endeavors. Typically this is done with the idea of comparing two or more opportunities and deciding which one to choose. All other things being equal, the return of investment is the… Read More
Posted in Finance, Money
Tagged cagr, investing, Investments, irr, net present value, npv, time value of money, xirr
February 6, 2023
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How Many Miles Per Gallon Do Different Hondas Get?
Honda makes some of the most popular car models in the United States. Anybody who is considering purchasing a Honda may want to know what to expect, including how long their car will last and how many miles they can expect to get per gallon. Gas mileage has a significant impact on the cost of… Read More
Posted in Finance, Lifestyle
Tagged fuel efficiency, gas mileage, honda
January 31, 2023
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How Long Does it Take Plaster to Dry?
Plaster is a popular construction component when making walls and ceilings. While plaster is not as common in home construction today (it has mostly been replaced by drywall), this could be due to the fact that plaster is not a fast-drying material. Plaster can take anywhere from two days to two weeks to completely dry. … Read More
Posted in DIY, Home & Garden, Lifestyle
Tagged construction, DIY, drying times, plaster
January 28, 2023
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How Much Does a 20ft Shipping Container Weigh?
Shipping containers have many purposes today, but primarily, they are used to send products overseas. Both individuals utilize shipping containers for transport of both commercial and non-commercial goods. And, anyone that plans on shipping items using one will want to know how much a shipping container weighs as well as how much it can hold.… Read More
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Tagged business, construction, DIY, lifestyle, mathematics
January 25, 2023
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