The April 15 tax deadline has passed and many are celebrating the hefty tax refunds they were “given” by treating themselves to vacations, ipads, motorcycles, and other expensive purchases with their hard-earned withheld cash, not realizing that they were entitled to these funds all along. As a finance geek, I would urge readers to use ...

Lentils are a cheap, user-friendly, nutritional powerhouse packed with tons of protein and fiber. They lend themselves to easily soak up delicious flavors and make a great base to soup or stand alone as a side dish. They are grouped into the same legume family as peanuts, beans, and peas. Dried lentils make for quicker ...

Lifting weights is one of my favorite hobbies and activities. It really helped transform my life. I spent my youth substantially overweight and picking up the habit of lifting weights in high school helped me transition to focus on my health and well-being. When I was 18 years old I was at least 50 pounds ...