If you’ve visited the grocery store recently, you know the price of eggs and chicken meat, has gone through the roof. That rise in prices has led to some consumers to scale back on how much poultry they eat. Others are taking an approach that may seem drastic but can have a more positive affect on their food budget: rent-to-own chicken coops. Desperate Times Demand Chicken Coops An increase in the price of poultry and eggs may seem to some like no big deal. After all, if inflation is going up everywhere, eggs should not be that big of a deal, right? Wrong. Some egg brands have more than double ..read more

Social Security is supposed to be a sure thing for everyone who pays into it. If there’s one thing the last few years have taught Americans, though, it’s there are few sure things. There are some big changes coming to Social Security in 2023. If you aren’t ready, those tweaks can negatively impact your retirement plans. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming Social Security changes and what you can do to deal with them. What Stays the Same? There are numerous changes in play this year, but the debate as to whether the age of retirement should be raised or lowered remains at a standst ..read more

Is it any surprise coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world? Coffee has been fueling people for over 500 years (some say a lot longer). There are countless ways to drink coffee, countless numbers of coffee types, and numerous ways to brew ground coffee beans. Whether cold brew or hot brew, coffee culture is out in full force. However, with health concerns growing around the world, more and more coffee drinkers are being mindful of where their coffee comes from and how coffee consumption affects their health. This has caused a complete re-evaluation of the coffee making process in ..read more

When you’re trying to be more environmentally conscious it helps to buy products that you know you can use more than one time. Keeping in mind what products you can and cannot recycle is important. If you’re the kind of person who likes to frequently drink coffee on the go, you may think that your paper travel mug is recyclable. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Paper travel mugs, the type offered by most coffee chains, are not recyclable because they have a thin plastic coating that prevents the cup from absorbing the coffee and getting soggy. That is not a good thing for the environment ..read more

People are looking for all the ways they can reduce their carbon footprint: driving electric cars; buying alternative home fuel. One small way to lower one’s carbon footprint gaining popularity is seeking out sustainable coffee shops. A sustainable coffee shop goes beyond being a coffee shop that recycles its garbage. They are committed to keeping their waste and carbon footprint very low. If you’re trying to find a coffee shop committed to sustainability then here is everything you need to know from what to look for in such a shop to how to find one. What a Sustainable Coffee Shop Does A sust ..read more

Today, people are more conscious of the ingredients and materials that go into the products they use. Everybody wants to know that the products they bring home aren’t a danger to themselves or their loved ones. Whether it’s food, the paint on their walls, or even the materials they use on their laundry. Speaking of laundry, one particular ingredient has really made people worry. That ingredient is Dipalmethyl Hydroxyethylammoinum. That name is a mouthful to say, so from here on we’ll refer to it as DH. Here are some facts about DH and whether or not you should be worried about it. What DH Is B ..read more

Whether you’re running a company or managing your personal finances, organizing finances can be daunting. Some people are able to make it week to week and month to month without doing much financial organization. They’re seemingly able to just work with what they have and not worry too much about staying organized. This is a rare skill. If you have financial goals that you wish to achieve, then having a financial plan is absolutely essential. A good financial plan has to go beyond merely jotting down what money you have coming in and what you have to spend it on. If you want to make any real p ..read more

Physical therapy isn’t cheap. Anybody who has had a debilitating injury or condition will tell you that. While an individual session may be affordable, many treatment plans last for months or even years. The price for each physical therapy session varies, as the treatment plan is customized to the patient’s needs. The most common price for a physical therapy session is roughly $150. Depending on the treatment center, it can be a little more or less per session. That is not counting the cost of the initial evaluation, which is typically more in-depth and expensive than regular sessions. If you ..read more

When you have an injury or a chronic illness that makes staying mobile difficult, physical therapy is often prescribed. However, physical therapy (or PT) can get pricey, especially if you don’t have insurance. This is why so many people try to find ways to do physical therapy inexpensively, at home. When trying to find inexpensive physical therapy there’s one question that inevitably comes up: Do I have to go to a treatment center or can I do physical therapy on my own at home? This question is tricky to answer because there are variables that should be considered. Here is everything you need ..read more

Recovering from an injury, debilitating illness, or chronic pain can be a long and difficult path. Physical therapy can be critical for anyone trying to improve the strength of their muscles, and often improves one’s quality of life. As with many longterm medical treatments, physical therapy can get expensive. Even if you have insurance that covers your PT, you’ll likely have a copay to worry about. If you do not have insurance, then things will be more financially stringent as you will have to cover the entire cost of your appointments. If you are wealthy then this may not be a problem for yo ..read more