Scottsdale Real Estate by Susan Talarico

Did you know the average retirement lasts 18 years? Be ready financially with these tips.

Making Your Money Last Long Into Retirement The average length of retirement in the United States is 18 years, according to the U.S. Census Bure...

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Retro Colors Make a Comeback: What's Hot in Decor Right Now Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

The process of living on only one income can be daunting if not scary, but don't despair!

Down to One Income? It's Not the End of the World If you purchased your home as a two-income family, the prospect of living on only one income can be ...

VIDEO: Take your home to the next level with these ultra-high-end features.

6 Home Features That Take Luxury to New Levels Take your home to the next level with these ultra-high-end features. Two Kitchens A designated cook...

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VIDEO: These countertops will help make a statement in your kitchen.

Luxe Countertop Options for Your Kitchen Here are four striking countertops that will up the style factor in your kitchen… Sintered St...

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

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 your walls need a little freshening up? Here's what you can do.

How to Clean Painted Walls Did your toddler scribble on the walls? Or perhaps a year or two of wear and tear have your interior...

Say goodbye to your couch potato tendencies with these three alternatives.

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VIDEO: Here are a few tips to style a foyer to make a warm first impression...

How to Style a Welcoming Foyer Here are a few tips to style a foyer to make a warm first impression… Keep It Organized Desig...

INFOGRAPHIC: Educate yourself on one of the most versatile materials you can bring into your home.

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VIDEO: These luxury features take your city residence to the next level...

The Top Home Features for Luxe City Living Here are the most exclusive home features that high-end homebuyers are looking for in the city. Doo...

Found some inconsistencies in your credit report? Here's what you should do.

How to Dispute Credit Report Errors If you’ve checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! That’s a smart first step ...

Is your home security system a scam magnet? Here's how to foil fraudsters.

Protecting Yourself from Alarm System Scammers If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, y...

Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children. Here are some suggestions.

Books to Teach Young Readers About Money Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them lear...

Credit cards may have a bad rep, but they can help you jumpstart your credit history.

How to Start Building Your Credit Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you us...

VIDEO: Here's how you can create an eclectic space in your home.

How to Design an Eclectic Space Use these tips to achieve an eclectic setting that maintains a sense of balance… Look ...

INFOGRAPHIC: Create a luxurious shower area with these tips.

The 5 Best Features for the Ultimate Shower Area ......

VIDEO: These tips are essential for finding the right agent for you.

7 Tips to Help You Choose a Great Real Estate Agent Before choosing a real estate agent, take these characteristics into consideration… Track Rec...

Confused about your HSA? Here are 5 ways to take advantage of your Health Savings Account.

5 Tips for Making Health Savings Accounts Work for You Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expen...

When setting up any speaker, it's important to follow the display model!

Setting Up Your Surround Sound Speakers When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your hou...

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...

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...

VIDEO: Which space is best for you--open or enclosed?

A Guide to Outdoor Urban Spaces There are two different types of outdoor spaces you’re likely to come across when viewing real esta...