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Closing a credit card account can hurt your credit score, but there are other options if you no longer use it.

What Happens If You Cancel a Credit Card? Canceling a credit card that you rarely use or have paid off can feel good. It can give you a sense ...

Here are some ways to ensure your children keep their credit history secure

Keeping Your Child's Credit History Clean If your child has a Social Security number, they can become a victim of identity theft. With a clean...

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

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

Looking to paint your walls with a trendy shade? Check out millennial pink.

Make Your Home Stand Out With Millennial Pink Like the generation it’s named for, millennial pink is all around us. It’s a fun, daring, sophistica...

Here's how to protect yourself from being pressured into buying an extended warranty.

When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item you’ve been want...

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 ...

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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 ...

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...

They add up! Avoid bank fees, like ATM charges, with these tips.

How to Avoid Bank Fees The average bank fee for overdraft protection is $33. Make the mistake of not having enough money in...

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...

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 ...

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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...

Checking out your central AC now can head off costly repairs in the future.

Check Your Central A/C Unit Now, Avoid a Repair Call Later Few household maintenance routines pay off better than checking out your central air conditioning un...

Small bathroom? Here's how to make it seem larger!

Make the Most of a Small Bathroom Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—w...

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...

How many hours of sleep do your kids need? Read on for the answer.

Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Everybody needs sleep, but many of us don’t get enough. This can make it hard to get through the day...

Are you a new parent? It's an adjustment, so here's what you'll need to think about.

5 Financial Moves New Parents Should Make Having a child can require many adjustments. Losing sleep and changing dirty diapers are just some o...

Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse Over North American Coming Soon This time, and like the 2017 eclipse that passed over North America, millions of people will be in the “path of totality.”

Don't pick your houseplants on a whim!

How to Choose the Best Houseplants Just like picking paint and furniture, it’s important to spend time choosing the best plants f...

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Ever have a conversation that ended badly, but you don't know why? Here are some tips on clear communication.

3 Ways to Have Clearer Communication Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard ...

If you got preapproved for a mortgage and you're disappointed with the terms, you can negotiate. Here's how.

What to Do If You're Disappointed With the Mortgage Terms You Were Offered The interest rate on your mortgage will affect your monthly payments, as well as the total cost of b...

Here are some ways to help a spouse with poor credit.

Improving Your Partner's Low Credit Without Hurting Yours If your partner brings poor credit to the relationship, it can be an issue you should probably fix t...

How to Tell if Your Chimney Needs to Be Repaired Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale s...

East Windsor, NJ Real Estate Market Update 3/18/2024 Click here to view East Windsor, NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market trends.