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06/20/2024

There are a few drawbacks to autopay, but if you have the money available, it can be an easy way to pay your mortgage without having to think about it.

Automatic payments can be a smart and easy way to “set it and forget it.” The automatic withdr...

06/13/2024

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

06/06/2024

Thinking of introducing some financial lessons to your children? Here's some helpful information.

Teaching your child about money by giving them a piggy bank or having them earn an allowance by doin...

05/30/2024

Are you struggling with high credit card interest rates? Here's how you can avoid interest with three easy steps.

The typical credit card charges about 16 percent interest per year on balances, effectively adding $...

05/23/2024

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

05/16/2024

Looking to change the mood of the day? A little creativity can go a long way.

Creative-types can feel stalled if they don’t have a frequent creative release. But with work ...

05/10/2024

05/09/2024

How often do you give out your birthday information? An 'unbirthday' can keep your identity safe.

Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

05/02/2024

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...

04/26/2024

When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your hou...

04/26/2024

Do you have a blank wall with no idea what to put on it? Rethink the boring family photo with these ...

04/26/2024

Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. The median retirement s...

04/26/2024

The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,00...

04/26/2024

Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Congratulations! As you prep for your new life together, it

04/25/2024

If wedding bells are in your future, it's time to sit down and open up with your soon-to-be spouse.

Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Congratulations! As you prep for your new life together, it

04/18/2024

Automatic transfers are just the start to effortless saving tricks.

The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,00...

04/11/2024

Here are some financial priorities newlyweds can keep in mind.

Deciding where to live, if you’re going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of ...

04/04/2024

Here's how you can save on energy and cash at the same time!

Looking to cut your energy costs? It can take years for a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator or...

03/28/2024

Set it and forget it!

Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. The median retirement s...

03/21/2024

Have kids? It's never too early to start preparing for college, and student loans aren't the only way to fund their education.

The average student loan debt for a college graduate in 2016 was $37,172, according to Forbes. That’...

03/14/2024

Here are some tips for letting more light into your home. Which room are you looking forward to brightening up?

Want to brighten up a room but don’t have the time to paint or the budget to add a window? Con...

03/07/2024

How do you make the most of your wall space?

Do you have a blank wall with no idea what to put on it? Rethink the boring family photo with these ...

02/29/2024

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

02/22/2024

Old stone fireplace? Keep it safe and looking lovely with a quick, easy facelift.

In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for com...

02/15/2024

Looking to create a comfortable space? These design tips can help.

Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can crea...

02/08/2024

Looking to skip the curtains on your windows? Consider some of these instead.

Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great...