I guess you could call me all thumbs like in “Tom Thumb”. As a matter of fact, my name is in fact Tom, and like most Americans, I used to wake up every morning to that horrible sound of an alarm clock, go to my WORK with no way out (Just Over Broke or Jail…

Around the world, human life expectancy has grown by leaps and bounds. Compared to the 1950s, it has skyrocketed by 50% and compared to the 1980s, it has increased by 30%. Gone are the days when company-sponsored pension plans were enough to get you through the golden years in a carefree and relaxed way. Today,…

So you had a great brainstorm of what is going to be (or already is) a new product. You know that others like you will be so relieved once they see how you have solved that annoying problem. You developed the prototype. You found a manufacturer. He borrowed money to build a website (and it…

Towing service companies are not always known for their assistance. Some crooks in the towing industry are involved in shady deals. Such as overcharging, driving dangerously, colluding with clientele to pay agreed rates, and some have even been known to hold vehicles until high price demands are met or intimidate clientele. The list is longer…

If you’re interested in getting started in motorsports, but have been put off by the prohibitive cost of equipment, licenses and entry fees, not to mention actual cars, then you may want to consider kart racing. Karting at the amateur level is relatively expensive compared to the vast majority of auto racing and, if care…

Do you think concerns about materialism and happiness are a relatively modern phenomenon? Think again. Victorian writer Edward Sandford Martin (writing in 1893) had this to say: “If another man tries to oppress him, he understands it and is ready to fight to the death and sacrifice all he has, rather than submit; the tyranny…

Like everything in life, you need a plan to be successful. That applies to your personal finances as well. No one is completely financially secure unless they have accumulated millions of dollars and decide to live off the savings for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, most people are not ready for retirement. Financial planning…

Dash cameras are quickly becoming a necessity in today’s driving environment. Aggressive and careless driving, as well as increasingly common incidents of road rage, make investing in a good car DVR a wise decision. Another consideration is that insurance companies now tell their clients never to admit fault, so it becomes your word against the…

An electric bike is, for all intents and purposes, a normal everyday bike that has been fitted with an electric motor to aid in its propulsion. These motors are limited by federal law to 750 watts of power and a top speed of 20 miles per hour. Most electric bikes are designed to meet that…

Driving doesn’t have to be tedious or monotonous. It can be comfortable, easy, and even exciting! Whether you’re commuting to work, visiting friends and family, running errands, or going to school, a car is one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to get from A to B. But how can you do better? How…