By now, it is clear that the COVID-19 coronavirus is a major health threat all around the globe, including the United States, and the federal, state, and city governments are quickly reacting, as are many businesses and employers. But it’s not just them; ordinary citizens, including you, can and should take various steps to stay healthy, safe, and happy.

Organizing your first professional meeting can be incredibly intimidating. Not only is the meeting presumably an important part of getting tasks accomplished at work — but if you’re the organizer, it can be key to your advancement at the workplace. There’s a lot of responsibility involved when organizing a meeting, and you probably won’t have a lot of time to prepare. You could very well be faced with not only your coworkers and peers but your superiors as well. This can lead to the sense that all eyes are on you — but remember, the ultimate goal is professional development of some kind, in every meeting. Therefore, it’s crucial that you make the types of preparations key to creating the most productive meeting possible.

When it’s time to renovate your home, you might find that your dreams are put on hold by the harsh reality of costs. Renovations can quickly become extremely costly, putting a damper on your grand plans. In fact, the average costs for renovations might surprise you:

There are a lot of different aspects to growing up — perhaps none of them more sobering than the fact that you have to start seriously budgeting. We live on limited funds, particularly when we’re younger. The fact is that a big part of “adulting,” as you might call it, involves making big decisions that will affect your budget. Most of the time, if you’re considering money — you’re probably deciding between two different purchases to determine which option is more feasible.

It’s no secret that you need to prep your car for the winter weather. But winterizing your vehicle can get expensive fast if you’re not careful, which might be why Americans drive the least during the winter months at 25.7 miles daily. At least 77% of vehicles on the road today need some type of maintenance or repair.