There’s no denying that 2020 has been a mostly terrible year for many people due to the pandemic. Illness, lockdowns, quarantines, and more have affected everyone in different ways. As you can imagine, last year hasn’t offered much positivity to people. I tend to prefer to look for the good in any situation though and this year has been remarkable for me despite having to cancel or decline many "once in a lifetime" travel opportunities. Instead of crying or becoming depressed, I've focused on reinventing myself and building new connections with old friends as well as looking for new opportunities to improve myself, my family, and my businesses.

From what I read in the news about skyrocketing property prices for houses and especially vacation properties, I'm not alone in my desire to buy weekend home. Last week I was talking with a friend of mine in Florida and expected that things would be quiet since fewer people than normal were traveling this year. Instead, she told me that their community was actually busier than ever because every beach house had been secured as long term rentals by people fleeing the cities, especially from New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. This got me thinking about all the different things you'd need to consider before making a jump from renting to actually buying a beach house as your weekend home. Let's take a look.

Nothing can make a driver’s stomach drop quite like zipping down the freeway and catching a glimpse of red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. Unfortunately, male drivers (who lack the superpower of sweet-talking their way out of a speeding ticket anyhow) may be more prone to this unfortunate turn of events. This is especially true when driving flashy high-performance cars. According to recent studies, men are approximately 50 percent more likely to be pulled over than women, making them targets for higher insurance premiums and hefty fines. That means that even with your base model... there's still a lot for guys to learn when it comes to safety on the road.

Imposter syndrome is the sensation that you feel you’re not good enough, whether at work or when surrounded by friends and family. You understand that you’re winging it, and those around you will find out you’re a fraud sooner rather than later. 

It's been a long and difficult past year and while there have been a lot of awkward, depressing, disruptive, and outright crappy moments it's interesting how things we once used for one purpose now have new meaning. For me, this year has thankfully been better than most but despite an abrupt end to most of my travel plans and even things that I once took for granted... I've found a lot of new perspectives on life as well as gear that I find valuable today. Here's some of the items that I think you'll agree we can appreciate again in new and unique ways.

Much attention is paid to the dangers that women face while traveling but men face danger too, especially when traveling alone in new places. These range from environmental dangers related to traveling in physically dangerous places to societal risks created by unscrupulous people looking to prey on naive American travelers. Let's take a look at some of these risks that men might encounter while traveling, as well as what you can do to avoid them.

Let’s be honest here, who couldn’t use a little bit more money? Whether you are in the process of saving to take your family on a vacation, to buy a new home, or to get that larger car you’ve been wanting, the truth is that we could all do with a little extra money. While your day job might cover the cost of general day-to-day living costs and family bills, it might not leave you with very much on the side for all of those little extras, which is why you may be on the lookout for a side hustle. 

If you have reached the new year and you feel that there is something missing or something from last year that you did not achieve, then now is the time for you to pick yourself up, dust off and decide that 2020 is the year for you. Today, we are going to be looking at a few things you may wish to consider on your journey to self-improvement. We understand that these things don’t come easy and we are also going to take you through how to get through the tough times, so do not worry.

Traveling to various parts of the world can be an exciting and life-changing experience filled with new adventures, sights, and tastes. Before you begin your journey to travel outside the country, you will need to obtain the essential documents such as a Visa and passport. As both are essential for traveling to various countries, it is easy to get confused. They are different and distinct documents. The passport certified your citizenship, while a visa permits you to enter a foreign country.

While picking up the phone or even video chat has been something we’ve been able to do for a few years now, this year has seen an explosion in “Virtual Travel” out of necessity to stay connected with our families, friends, and frankly to escape from daily news and explore destinations we one day hope to visit in person. Here’s how I’ve been traveling virtually this year instead of my normal globe trotting lifestyle.

Most of us want to look our best, It isn’t at all superficial to want to show your best face to the world, and let’s face it, looking good can help in every area of life from securing that much-wanted job promotion to attracting a mate. So, yes, it makes perfect sense that men would want to boost their appearance. If you’re one of them, here are some of the best ways of doing just that - sure you may never be Brad Pitt, but take the following advice and you’ll end up looking pretty darn good...

Bulletproof glass has always been more of a cautionary and reactionary investment; this means that its demand is mostly related to the situation, crime rate, violence, etc. The global bulletproof glass market is expected to reach $7.65 billion by 2022 which is a 13.6% increase from 2017.

Just how much home can you afford to buy? Understanding exactly what you can get for your money can be important for helping you to determine whether you should buy now or keep saving and buy later. You may have enough for a three-bedroom house. Or you may only have enough for a bedsit.

As our year of COVID begins to wind down many people are considering long-term changes to their housing and work structure. For many men, this has already included leaving large cities and moving to a place where they can have a yard, freedom to spread out, and other perceived benefits of a suburban or even semi-rural lifestyle. Things aren't always greener on the other side of the fence though. As I've looked at how to leave my urban loft in San Diego, here are some things I'm being forced to consider. Depending on where you are, many of these issues will hold true as well.

Marriage is an experience that requires constant work. That includes listening as well as paying attention and making sure that your partner knows that she is the most important person in your life. One very good way to do this is to show her your love by selecting the perfect gift. No, I'm not suggesting that you have to go out to Tiffany's or buy her a new car. Love and marriage are about more than just money. Here are some Christmas gift ideas that will help her understand just how much you care about her.

Good quality sleep is essential to our health and well-being, but millions of Americans struggle to sleep regularly. Whether you’re kept awake by a restless mind or you wake up frequently throughout the night, lack of sleep could be affecting you more than you realize. Difficulty concentrating at work, poor performance at the gym, cravings for junk food, and many other issues can all be caused by a bad night’s sleep.

The sports drink market has exploded in recent years, with a whole host of brands competing for the custom of fitness fans around the world.

Over the years, different people have interviewed successful entrepreneurs. The objective of the interviews has been to get the steps the investors took to be successful. Below, we are sharing the most common tips for successful investing given by most entrepreneurs.

For many men, engagement ring shopping was one of the most stressful as well as enlightening experiences of our adult lives. There are so many options that it is a bewildering task for a guy who has never before thought about purchasing jewelry. With youthful excitement and limited budgets though, many young men simply pick a ring and diamond that just "looks good" and is affordable. The second time around though, whether as a vow renewal or a new wedding, there is time to consider other options when it comes to diamond cuts so you can get her a truly unique engagement ring.

Planning a funeral is something that most folks want to avoid for as long as possible. However, putting together a funeral plan with your family and loved ones is actually one of the most important things that you can do. Nobody wants to talk about death and dying but this is your opportunity to share stories, hopes, dreams, and indeed your deepest thoughts on what lies beyond. Above anything else, having a funeral plan is a great way to take the burden off your family so they have one less thing to do while mourning your passing.