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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Chilly days and nights prompt rodents, especially mice, to seek warmth – often under the hoods of cars. Mice in your car are more than just a nuisance, they can be dangerous. Here are some tips on how to help keep mice and other pests out of your car.¹ How do mice get in cars...
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What is a business plan? Whether you’re starting a small business or exploring ways to expand an existing one, a business plan is an important tool to help guide your decisions. Think of it as a roadmap to success, providing greater clarity on all aspects of your business, from marketing and finance to operations and...
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How much do you spend on groceries weekly? The cost to feed a family of four can range from about $773 to $1826 per month, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture November 2021 Report.1 If you’re grocery shopping on a budget, use these 10 ways to help save money on groceries. 1. Make a...
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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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An oil change is a routine maintenance procedure that every car, new and old, requires – but it can be a daunting task for someone who has never completed one before. Oil changes, however, are essential – they reduce engine wear, promote longer engine life and provide necessary lubrication to ensure your car can function...
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The dashboard of a car is full of mysterious lights that run the gamut from warning to a friendly reminder. Most of these lights remain dark most of the time, and when they do emerge, few people understand all of them. The check engine light is cardinal among these cryptic signals, with many possible reasons...
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It’s something you never want to think about but losing your car keys can happen to just about anybody. No matter how careful you are, all it takes is one second of forgetfulness to send yourself into a spiral of panic and anxiety. If you’ve never lost your car keys before, you might be surprised...
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It’s dark. It’s largely uncharted. Many of the inhabitants of its vast depths are unknown. That’s right, we’re talking about your closet. It’s easy to let closets get away from you. A stray clothing article thrown in there one day, a stack of papers the next, over time you can find yourself staring at a...
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No one ever thinks much about their windshield wipers until it’s pouring rain and they’re listening to a symphony of squeaks. Just like tires, oil and brakes, your windshield wiper blades gradually become worn down over time and must be replaced. But for those who’ve suddenly found their rainy day visibility lacking, there’s good news....
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Your car payments and auto insurance payments may stay the same each month but gas prices can fluctuate wildly during the same period. Gas prices differ by state, by city, by season and by gas station, just to name a few variables, but consumers who shop wisely can trim their monthly car expenses. These easy...
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Manual or automatic? The debate has raged for many years, ever since automatic transmission technology became good enough to popularize these easy-driving vehicles. Once upon a time, almost every car on the road used a manual transmission, and learning to expertly release the clutch and shift gears was an immutable fact of growing up. Now,...
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The phrase “exotic pets” brings up a plethora of associations, many of them negative. Illegally sourced monkeys, baby tigers, Burmese pythons let loose in the Everglades, these are just a few of the headlines that come to mind. But the truth is that these are just the most publicized examples of exotic pets. There are...
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If your car has disc brakes, then you’ve got a small piece of material called a brake pad to thank every time you slow down or stop. When you press down on the brake pedal, brake pads are pushed against a disc in your tire, creating the friction that slows your car.1 This process will...
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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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