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    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

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    Living in a First Floor Apartment: Safety, Pros, and Cons

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    How to Negotiate a Pet with Your Landlord

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    Car Waxing Guide

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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    What is a Business Plan and Why is it Important?

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    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

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    10 Tips for Buying a Business Car

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    Using annuities in trusts

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

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    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

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    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

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    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

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    Why are Rental Cars so Expensive?

    Technology & Trends December 15, 2021

    There’s nothing quite like being in a new place and having the freedom to go wherever you like, whenever you like. Sure, public transportation is an option, and you can certainly call a cab in most places, but being the master of your own transportation is whole new degree of freedom. That’s where having a...

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    What is a Lienholder?

    Buying / Selling December 7, 2021

    What is a lien? Sometimes, a person’s word isn’t quite enough. When creditors feel that there is some risk a debt will not be repaid, they can establish what is known as a lien. A lien is a legal right against assets that can be used as collateral to satisfy an unpaid debt. In other...

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    5 Mistakes to Avoid When Flipping Homes

    Buying / Selling September 20, 2021

    House flipping has become a lucrative market for many. And with number of shows dedicated to these endeavors, you may be interested in what it takes to flip a property. But first, what does it mean to flip a house? What is ‘Flipping Houses’? House flipping is an investment strategy in the real estate market....

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    How to Winterize a Boat

    Recreational Vehicles September 7, 2021

    A boat needs a lot of tender loving care, even when it’s going to be out of the water for the winter. Properly caring for your boat can be very cost effective in the long term, because you’ll avoid needing to pay for expensive repairs like broken exhaust manifolds, or worse, replacing an engine. Even...

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    Should You Give Your College Student an Allowance?

    College July 13, 2021

    College is a series of firsts for students. It’s the first time they’ll live on their own, be responsible for every meal, handle their laundry and even complete homework without you there to help. Still, parents struggle with whether or not that independence should come with financial help. Should your college student get an allowance,...

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    How to Save Money and Spend Less

    Saving & Spending March 25, 2021

    Spending money is a fact of life. You need to spend money to pay for the essentials, like food, clothing, and a roof over your head. So it’s good to know that a budget can help you manage those expenses and keep your spending in check. To avoid impulse purchases and other temptations, try to...

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    How to Start an Emergency Fund

    My Money March 23, 2021

    What is an emergency fund? Sometimes called a rainy day fund , an emergency fund is money that you set aside to serve as your financial safety net for when you need it. What qualifies as an emergency? To a certain extent, an emergency varies by the individual, but one way to think of it...

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    How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

    Home March 11, 2021

    Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...

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    How to Build Your Credit

    My Money February 26, 2021

    Now more than ever it’s difficult to navigate life without a solid credit history. From applying for a loan to renting an apartment, good credit is a must. If you’re just starting out and lack any form of credit history – or the information on your credit report is mostly negative – the following are...

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    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

    Business February 23, 2021

    Strolling around the local farmers market on a Saturday morning is a popular pastime, and if you grow, bake, craft, or create things as a hobby, you may have wondered if you might sell your goods and produce there. Farmers markets are growing in popularity, so it’s no surprise that gardeners, bakers, artists, and other...

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    Jet Ski Buying Guide: What to Know Before You Purchase

    Recreational Vehicles January 28, 2021

    Whether you’ve owned one before or you’re new to riding a personal watercraft (also known as a PWC), selecting a PWC that best suits your lifestyle and budget requires research and time. To help make the selection process easier for you, we put together these buying tips for personal watercraft. Knowing What to Look For...

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    How to Stop Impulse Buying

    My Money January 25, 2021

    Any sudden, unplanned decision to purchase a product or service is considered to be impulse buying. These spur-of-the-moment purchases can be big or small, but they are never planned. If you’re standing in line at the supermarket checkout and suddenly decide to purchase a candy bar, that’s an impulse purchase. But the same can be...

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    7 Apartment Decorating Ideas When Buying Furniture Online

    Home January 21, 2021

    There are seemingly endless ways to arrange your apartment, but having an arsenal of good ideas can cut through the clutter. Did you just move out of an apartment? Ready to start with a fresh design for your new one? From figuring out the best way to decorate your kitchen to knowing what plants can...

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    22 Spring Cleaning and Decluttering Tips

    Maintenance January 20, 2021

    Spring has arrived – which means it’s time to get your home in tip-top shape. A good, deep spring clean-up is a tradition that not only promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and organized, it also helps carry the fresh-start feeling brought on by a new year well into the summer. We’ve compiled some...

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    Online Shopping vs In-Store Shopping: Which Is Better?

    My Money January 7, 2021

    Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience whether they shop the brick-and-mortar stores or browse online for their purchases. Even holiday shopping has adapted to the changing landscape with Black Friday and Cyber Monday appealing to both in-store and online shoppers. It’s easy to assume there...

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