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Are you looking to buy a smart thermostat? Check out these models.

Smart Thermostats: Top 4 Expert Picks Programmable thermostats let you set the temperature in your home and have the thermostat change it ...

Heard about a recent increase in interest rates? Here's how it could affect your credit card and loan terms.

How Federal Rate Increases Affect Credit Cards and Loans If you’ve ever noticed a rise in interest rates in the news or saw your credit card bill get a littl...

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more ...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

Although there are many challenges millennials face when building a credit history, here are a few solutions.

Fewer Millennials Qualifying for Credit Cards Millennials are applying for credit cards more than most age groups, but they’re not qualifying for ...

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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 ...

These tips are sure to brighten your day. What makes you smile?

5 Ways to Smile More Feeling down? It happens. However, if the blues seem to follow you everywhere you go, consider these...

Did you know you can make your home eco-friendly and save money at the same time? Here's how!

How to Save The Earth and Your Wallet For many people, adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is high on the list of worthwhile efforts. For o...

7 Tips For Attracting Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials — defined as the age demographic currently in their late 20s to early 40s — represent more than a quarter of the U.S. population, and many of them are buying homes. They make up the largest share of home buyers at 38%.If you're selling your home, you'll want to appeal to this large segment...

7 Tips For Attracting Millennial Homebuyers Millennials — defined as the age demographic currently in their late 20s to early 40s — represent more than a quarter of the U.S. population, and many of them are buying homes. They make up the largest share of home buyers at 38%.If you're selling your home, you'll want to appeal to this...

Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Home Remodel
Homeownership is an exciting time filled with many new possibilities and experiences. One possibility that has the potential to take your home to the next level is a remodel. Remodeling can transform your home into something more functional and increase its value. However, your dreams of the perfect...

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Are You Getting a Good Value on Your Home?
If you've been thinking about purchasing a new home, now may be a good time to make a move. Even though we are currently in a seller's market where home prices and interest rates are high, you may still find a property that represents a good value, ultimately becoming a great long-term investment.
Here...

Are You Getting a Good Value on Your Home? If you've been thinking about purchasing a new home, now may be a good time to make a move. Even though we are currently in a seller's market where home prices and interest rates are high, you may still find a property that represents a good value, ultimately becoming a great long-term...

Do you have a dark room that you'd love to lighten up? These tips can help.

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to lo...

Buying a House From Out of State
According to the US Census Bureau, about 30 million people move each year in the United States. While many movers relocate within the same city, factors such as job opportunities and a desire for a different climate cause many buyers to move long distances.
If you find yourself facing such a change...

Buying a House From Out of State According to the US Census Bureau, about 30 million people move each year in the United States. While many movers relocate within the same city, factors such as job opportunities and a desire for a different climate cause many buyers to move long distances. If you find yourself facing such a...

The Benefits of Solar Panels
It only makes sense to explore ways to cut your electricity bills. Have you given thought to a solar power upgrade?
Originally, solar power was a quirky, green notion bandied about by a few tree-hugging homeowners. It has long since outgrown that reputation with a decades-long track record of success....

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7 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent
Your house is a valuable asset, and likely the most valuable asset within your portfolio. There is no question that you want to get the best price possible when selling your home. As with all investments, getting the price you want requires answering the hard questions. To that end, the following are...

7 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent Your house is a valuable asset, and likely the most valuable asset within your portfolio. There is no question that you want to get the best price possible when selling your home. As with all investments, getting the price you want requires answering the hard questions. To that end, the...

How often do you clean your hardwood floors? Here's how you can keep them in the best condition possible.

How to Clean Your Hardwood Floors If you’re the proud owner of a hardwood floor, you may be engaged in a constant cleaning battl...

Tips for Upgrading Your Mattress
Many home improvement projects make your house look beautiful, but making changes to improve your sleep will change your life. The greatest improvement you can make is upgrading your mattress.
Knowing what to look for can help you find the ideal mattress for your needs. Here are a few things you'll...

Tips for Upgrading Your Mattress Many home improvement projects make your house look beautiful, but making changes to improve your sleep will change your life. The greatest improvement you can make is upgrading your mattress. Knowing what to look for can help you find the ideal mattress for your needs. Here are a few things...

Advice for Buying a Luxury Property
Owning a luxury home is an amazing feeling, but before the keys are in your hand, you must first navigate a quite different process than normal real estate transactions. When entering into the luxury real estate market, it's wise to heed the advice of agents and buyers who are familiar with these endeavors....

Advice for Buying a Luxury Property Owning a luxury home is an amazing feeling, but before the keys are in your hand, you must first navigate a quite different process than normal real estate transactions. When entering into the luxury real estate market, it's wise to heed the advice of agents and buyers who are familiar with...

6 Things That Can Go Wrong When Selling Your Home
Let's look at some things that can go wrong late when selling your home.

6 Things That Can Go Wrong When Selling Your Home Let's look at some things that can go wrong late when selling your home.

Decorate your bedroom for peaceful sleep, tonight.

Bring Peace to Your Bedroom While world peace is a great idea, if you want to add a touch of calm to your life, begin with your ...

Having trouble keeping track of your monthly payments? You might be damaging your credit score.

How to Negotiate a Clean Credit Report A late payment on a credit bill or other debt such as a mortgage can have a significant impact on yo...

Saving can be challenging. Here are some tips.

How to Save Money If You Have Limited Income Everybody wants to save money to buy a house, take a vacation or be able to retire comfortably. If y...

Establish goals and habits now to prepare.

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your f...

Here are 5 things every first-time cook needs.

Kitchen Essentials for First-Time Cooks Some kitchen tools and gadgets are splurges—an ice cream maker is probably rarely used by most—and o...

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Add a splash of green to your space!

Here's Why You Should Decorate With Green Regardless of the shade, adding elements of green to your home can improve your mood, complement you...

Wood touches don't always have to feel rustic.

How to Incorporate Wood Into Your Interior Design Whether you like a rustic, industrial or mod look in your space, the next time you’re consider...

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

Are you thinking of creating a smart home? Here are the pros and cons.

Pros and Cons of Smart Appliances Smart appliances can make life easier and more convenient. Since the technology is relatively new, m...