5 Smart Ways to Use an Insurance Settlement
Receiving an insurance settlement can be considered a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it’s always nice to receive a lump sum of money you weren’t expecting. On the other, you’re receiving the s...
Try These 5 Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Redecorate
Once the holidays come and go and the decorations are put away, you might look around your space and decide it’s time to redecorate. But redoing even one room, let alone a whole house, is an expensi...
Are You Financially Prepared for Your First Apartment?
Whether on your own or with roommates, moving into your first apartment is a huge milestone. You will love the freedom and independence of having your own place. But it also comes with a lot of financ...
Save Money with Fantastic Fall Bargains
With back-to-school sales in the rearview mirror and Black Friday more than a month away, you might think there are no bargains to be had for the next several weeks. But the truth is, October and Nove...
Beware of these 7 Red Flags for Renters
Most people will end up renting a place to live at some point in their lives. Whether it’s as a young person just starting out or after the kids have grown and it’s time to downsize the empty nest...
3 Ways to Use Home Equity Responsibly—And 2 to Avoid
One of the many reasons owning a home is considered the “American dream” is because a house builds up equity over time (to estimate a home’s equity, subtract the remaining mortgage balance form ...
How to Make Appliances Last Longer
Chances are, you don’t give much thought to your appliances. You just expect them to be there, working hard, whenever you need them. That is, until something goes wrong and they have to be repaire...
5 Cheap & Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
Whether you’re getting ready to put your house on the market, or just want the best-looking home on the block, boosting its curb appeal is the place to start. And the best part is, it doesn’t take...
5 Things Millennials Need to Ask Before Moving Away from Home
Many Millennials are choosing to live at home longer than recent previous generations, such as Generation X. And there’s no doubt living at home has its perks. But eventually, everyone craves the fr...
How to Evolve Your Budget as a First-time Homeowner
Transitioning from life as a renter to a first-time homeowner is a big, exciting step. Many things in your life will change, including how you save and spend money. When you rent your living space, yo...