Each year, when the weather gets colder and December approaches, many Americans who celebrate Christmas will get together to decorate a Christmas tree. But why in the world do we decorate these (often artificial) fir trees in the first place? It turns out, the meaning behind Christmas trees as holiday decor goes back further than …

With everything there is to know about personal finance, managing your own money can be daunting. Imagine if you were the child of a finance pro! Cash in hand Kids as young as two can start getting familiar with how currency works. Starting them early could help them be financially responsible down the road. “Even …

With the holiday season coming up, many of us may wonder not only what to get our friends and family, but how to present it to them. Gift wrapping expert and past winner of the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest Alton DuLaney is here to provide tips to help any level wrapper ace this …

It’s easy to love the snooze button: With one touch, you have nine extra minutes of bedtime bliss. But have you ever wondered why the snooze countdown is that long? Why doesn’t the alarm shut off for 10 minutes? Or five? It all comes down to simple mechanics. There isn’t a definitive consensus about how …

The weather is crappy, you’re stuck indoors with your extended family, and there’s most likely plenty of booze around. If there ever were a setting more finely tuned for familial blowups, it has yet to be discovered. As tempting as it may be to get into a politically tinged screaming match with your aunt, it’s …