I was always a bookworm. My love for God is what pushed me to continue in my efforts in piecing the letters and sounds together so that I could ultimately read. I still remember the moment I figured out that I could read. It was Sunday service, and I had…

Owning a home requires that you continuously maintain your house. This requires hiring contractors and technicians to look at and fix the issues in your home. House upkeep is not cheap. However, you can save a lot of money by doing some of these projects yourself. Although electrical and plumbing…

Being a homeowner is the epitome of the American Dream. By purchasing property, you are increasing the wealth of your family long term. Sure, you may need a home to live in. So, that justifies buying a house. Still, what about investment properties? Are they worth it, or does it…

Owning rental properties is a great way to gain financial freedom. The more properties you acquire, the more wealth you accumulate. When purchasing a rental property, it is important that you choose one that has a positive cash flow. There are options for increasing cash flow after the fact as…

Ever since I was a kid, I had trouble making friends. I was the lone wolf who knew a lot of people and bounced from one group to another. My gift for gab and fixation on certain interests (I’m still a Celine Dion fan, by the way) gave the impression…

As we continue in this pandemic, it has allowed many of us to become introspective. I know for me, 2021 was a time of mourning and of healing. At the beginning of the year, I spent time mourning the end of my last relationship, figuring out why it did not…

Have you ever felt like you were always on the outside of groups growing up? You knew everyone, and you would interact with different groups, but you never felt like you really belonged. Your relationships with classmates, friends, and, later, coworkers always seemed to have some kind of barrier between…

2020 marked the beginning of a new decade. For many that meant planning out grand plans to top the previous year. However, for most people, 2020 was a time to reflect. The various lockdowns that went on forced many of us to slow down. For families, it meant parents spending…

Bathroom renovations are not cheap. The average renovation costs around $10,000. However, if you are trying to cut costs, tiling a bathroom yourself can be a great way to keep costs low. With the right tools and some preparation, it is possible to do it yourself. Preparation When tiling a bathroom…