When we arrive at a potluck dinner, we don’t show up empty-handed; invited guests contribute to the larger whole by supplying a portion and thereby doing their fair share. In the larger whole of society – more specifically in America – we are expected to do the same. Federal law requires those who drive heavy…

As humans we like to know the status. We like to track progress, to know what stage we are in with respect to a project or process, to understand where we stand. What is the status of my loan application? Has it been approved? What is the status of this relationship? Are we officially dating?…

It’s nice to know in advance the bottom-line cost for something, but that is usually difficult to determine as it is largely dependent on certain variables. When we purchase tickets for a movie or concert, the ticket price isn’t the end of the story. In fact, it’s only the beginning as unaccounted-for costs can creep…

If you’ve ever missed a payment deadline on your credit card or electric bill, you are aware of the whirlwind that follows; your next statement has that unbearable expression in red font “PAYMENT OVERDUE” along with a late fee to pour salt on the wound (as if finances weren’t tight enough without additional penalties). Electric…

Whether shopping for groceries, considering an online purchase, or making business decisions, counting the cost is more critical in today’s market than ever before. Although the cost of most things has risen significantly over the past few years, there are ways to approach purchases to trim the fat and distill down to absolute necessities to…

Whether you are an independent owner-operator or manage a trucking company with a large fleet, you have a variety of difficult decisions to make, including whether to purchase a new or used semi truck. Buying a used semi truck could be a good financial decision that yields a vehicle in great condition at a fraction…