Robin A. Hall, Real Estate Agent

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

3 Conversations to Have Before You Say 'I Do' Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Congratulations! As you prep for your new life together, it

Have you noticed suspicious activity on your credit report? A fraud alert is easy to file, but be aware of how long it lasts.

Fraud Alerts: How They Can Help You Victims of identity theft or fraud may feel they don’t have many options to protect themselves. An e...

For the home cook! What are your favorite spices to cook with?

5 Spices That Add Flavor but Not Heat Are you looking to add spice to your home cooking, but not heat? Here are five interesting flavors t...

Being late on a debt--even six months late--doesn't legally allow a debt collector to harass you. Here's what you need to know about debt collection.

What Are Your Rights in Debt Collection? If debt collectors are calling or sending you letters demanding payment, you may be worried—and for ...

Know the facts before signing up

What to Do If a Bank Offers You Credit Card Protection A common phone call that new credit cardholders get from their bank is an offer for credit card add-...

Do you plan to repaint? Don't forget about gray as a color choice.

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic...

These small tweaks can help you keep a cleaner home all week long.

Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean Cleaning doesn’t have to be a hassle if you keep on top of it. Here are some small daily steps...

Ever wondered what to do if flooding is predicted in your area?

How to Prepare Your Home for Flooding While no one ever wants to imagine their home filling with water, for many areas of the country, flo...

Do you really need to call a repair service? Check out these quick, simple fixes for common household problems.

Quick Fixes for Your Common Household Problems It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hi...

Your household items could be more valuable than you think. Here are some tips for repurposing to save.

New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftin...

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

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

Protecting Your Identification With a Fake Birthday Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

Taking a driver safety course can reduce your premiums by 5 - 15. Find other great money-saving ideas here.

How Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance Auto insurance rates typically rise for senior citizens, who can be more accident-prone than they we...

How often do you use a debit card? To avoid identity theft, start using it less.

Debit Cards: Why You Should Proceed With Caution A debit card can be your worst enemy when it comes to identity fraud. Credit and debit card fraud to...

Low credit shouldn't stop you from getting a second mortgage to pay off debt or make home repairs. What home project would you use the money for?

Refi Options for Those With Low Credit Scores If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult i...

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

Add Some Light and Life to Your Rooms Want to brighten up a room but don’t have the time to paint or the budget to add a window? Con...

Set it and forget it!

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

No. 1 Know your billing cycle start date.

How to Earn Credit Card Grace-Period Perks If you pay your credit card bill in full each month and don’t pay interest, you’re using your credit...

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The entryway of your home can say a lot about you.

How to Make Your Home's Entryway Pop The entrance of your home says a lot about your character, from interior design to overall aesthetic...

Do you have a low credit score? A secured credit card can be an easy way to improve it.

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help Your Credit One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card....

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

How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can crea...

Too much credit card debt? Here's four ways to manage it with your creditor.

What Is a Negotiated Debt Settlement? If you’re buried by credit card debt, a negotiated debt settlement with your creditor may be worth c...

Do you show your birthdate on Facebook? While it's a day to celebrate, you may not want to publicly promote it on social media.

What Identity Thieves Want from Your Facebook Profile Social media is just that—social. And a big part of it is sharing photos when you’re out celebrating...

Some cost-saving steps to consider

9 Ways to Save on Life Insurance Buying life insurance can seem like a difficult and expensive endeavor if you haven’t done it before...

Do you pay your credit card bill in full each month? If not, you could be throwing away cash-back bonuses.

Cash-Back Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid A cash-back credit card can result in 5 percent or more back on your purchases, essentially giving y...

Saving money can be tough, but having these accounts will go a long way toward making sure all your bases are covered.

5 Bank Accounts Every Family Should Have Having all of your family’s money in one bank account can make keeping track of your money easier, b...

You might not be aware, but you can ask your credit card company to increase your limit. What home improvement project would you take on with a higher limit?

How to Ask for a Higher Credit Card Limit A higher credit limit can help in an emergency, allow you to make any necessary large purchases and ...

Did you know you can keep ants out of your kitchen with a lemon?

How to Keep Pests Out of the Kitchen No matter how much of a critter lover you may be, pests in your kitchen is never fun. But many consu...

Clear the air with these three communication tips.

3 Ways to Have Better Communication In an age where the majority of our communication happens from behind a screen, our face-to-face int...