I’m no big world traveler. So when faced with the prospect of filling an entire month with travel-related blog posts, I reached out to more experienced folks. Fellow freelance writer, Beth Hughes offered to write this post, detailing how she’s
How Far? Estimating metric distances
Earlier this month, I showed you how to convert currencies, when given the exchange rate. When you’re not using an online calculator, that process involves proportions, which are pretty simple to use, but do require a little figuring on paper. This same
To Estimate or Not to Estimate: That is the question
Whether you’re buying gifts for under the tree or just taking advantage of holiday sales, December is one of those times when you might need some mental math skills. And while it can seem overwhelming to find out how much that 15%-off
4 Math Tricks to Keep You Frugal
If you’ve started down the frugality path, you have probably already been smacked in the face with one unavoidable fact: there’s math involved in living within or below your means. For some, this is no biggie. For others, this could