April 2019 - Page 3 of 4 - The Outlier Model

These Bad Habits Are Making Your Dentist Rich

Allen Francis / April 7th, 2019 / No Comments

Image © Matt Madd/Dentist I grind my teeth. It is an awful, uncontrollable habit that I do whenever I am asleep. For many years, my jaws would grind against each other as hard as possible. I only realized it recently as I was waking up with horrifying, pain-pulsing toothaches. It’s funny how we can become Sherlocks of the self only out of necessity. I noticed that these toothaches would erupt in...

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Sharpen the Knives: 8 Tips to Cut Your Grocery Budget

Susan Paige / April 5th, 2019 / No Comments

The average American household spends over $7000 on groceries per year. That number increases with each passing year as food prices inflate. How are you supposed to stick to your budget when groceries are so expensive? It’s possible to save money on groceries if you get strategic. You don’t have to buy what flyers and commercials tell you to. Each family is unique in their preferences and budget. ...

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Eat This, Not That: 5 Healthy Cookie Recipes Even Your Kids Will Love

Susan Paige / April 4th, 2019 / No Comments

Most American children consume about 32 teaspoons of sugar a day. That’s over 3 times the recommended limit! Many of us adults aren’t faring much better. Trouble is, it’s hard to cut down your children’s sugar intake without seeming like a party pooper. The good news is, you can still spoil them with healthy cookie recipes that leave out the bad stuff while maxing out on the...

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Here’s Why You Should Eat Less Fast Food to Save Money

Allen Francis / April 3rd, 2019 / No Comments

Over 3% of Americans, about 10 million people, eat fast food about once a week. Most Americans spend at least $1,200 every year on fast food and restaurant dining. That is the equivalent of about $12 per meal. Think about what you can do with an extra $1,200 a year. What is notable is that over 76% of Americans know that fast food is unhealthy. Yet, we knowingly continue to spend lots of money on...

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