If winter weather catches you off guard and your home is not prepared for heavy snow and cold, you can experience damage ranging from burst pipes to a collapsed roof. Costs for repairs of this scale add up quickly, so prepare in autumn to protect your house during the colder months. Follow these winterizing tips...
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If you want the freshest produce possible, consider planting your own home garden. After all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard. You can cut grocery costs by growing your own vegetables, too. In this article, we’ll teach you 10 steps in planting your own vegetable garden. Do’s and...
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Discover everything you need to know about safely and securely storing your RV during the off-season from these tips.
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Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience whether they shop in 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 online and in-store shoppers. It’s easy to assume there is a...
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Because inflation affects our day-to-day lives, worrying about inflation affecting car repairs is understandable. As of August 2023, car maintenance prices had increased 23% over the previous year. There are many reasons for this, including a shortage of workers and car parts. Also, because the technology on cars has advanced, repairs to the high-tech features...
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Whether you’re planning a cross-country trip or just a quick weekend getaway, here are some road trips to keep in mind while making plans. Like any other type of travel, road trips can come with stressors and hurdles to navigate. These road trip tips will help you enjoy a safe and successful journey: 1. Road...
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Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.
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Considering purchasing a hybrid, electric or natural gas vehicle? There are pros and cons to consider.
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Get better gas mileage with the cars that rank the highest for fuel efficiency.
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As we begin the new year and get closer to tax day in April, many of us are thinking more about planning for taxes and different strategies we can take to be more tax-efficient. Many federal tax policies and priorities are still up in the air, which can lead to some confusion as to what...
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The number of homeowners installing solar panels continues to increase, with adoption rates reaching a record high in 2021. In fact, the installation of solar panels increased 43% year over year, reaching 19.2 gigawatts of capacity. According to a report by Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie solar adoption is projected to increase 17%...
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When your child starts college and you have an empty nest, you might have a to-do list, including travel abroad and fixing up the house. But before you book a flight, borrow money to turn your child’s room into a home theater or think about other activities for empty nesters, consider that a growing number...
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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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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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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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