Ben Huber

It wasn’t until I was neck-deep into running a web-based small business that it became apparent our success was at least partially predicated on mastering at least one of several core digital marketing skills. Furthermore, mastering even one of these skills came second to realizing that our team needed at least a rudimentary understanding of…

If there were a silver lining to be found amidst an angst-filled 2020, it was that many people had the free time to rediscover things that were previously important to them. Reconnecting (virtually) with old friends, their love for being outdoors, a rekindled fire for an old hobby. You name it, we learned a lot…

As someone who regularly buys and sells phones on popular buyback sites like Decluttr and Gazelle to review these platforms for consumers, I’ve noticed that while these sites offer convenience, they often come with a catch: lower-than-ideal payouts. These companies typically flip the phones for a profit, meaning sellers usually get less than what their…

Work from home jobs have become extremely popular. 115% more popular according to a recent study by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. As such, it’s no surprise that the 1.8 million Americans that left their jobs between 2005 and 2017 cited greater flexibility, increased happiness, and better pay as primary factors in their decision to…

You probably know that more and more websites are created every day. With new content creators and bloggers jumping into the online world, it’s getting harder to stand out from the crowd. Most people think that by being consistent and putting in more time and effort, they can eventually beat the competition. But what if…

Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable. If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commuting to work. With services like Spotify, you can easily stream your favorite playlists, find customized radio stations, and even listen to podcasts. To get the…

Most of us get carried away with our spending from time to time. Maybe you sometimes buy an extra item at the grocery store or indulge in some retail therapy. But there’s a fine line between shopping for fun and having a full-blown shopping addiction. Labeling yourself or someone else as a shopping addict may…

Four days ago I left work with an almost empty gas tank and pulled into the gas station around the corner to fill up. Two blocks later, though, I saw another gas station that offered its gas at 10(¢)/gallon cheaper than what I just paid. I don’t ever want that to happen again. And fortunately,…

Achieving financial goals takes a little more than just luck. It requires discipline, dedication, and repeated sacrifice. It means setting short- and long-term financial goals and then following through on them. Unfortunately, these are things with which the majority of Americans seem to struggle. Research, however, suggests that simply writing out a list of financial…

Movie theaters are a great place to take a break from reality. But with the average price for a movie ticket at $9.16, not including popcorn and drinks, seeing a blockbuster can be pricey.[1] Since skimping out on friends due to budgetary issues is the last thing anyone wants to have to do, figuring out…