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State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child's college education.

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's 529 Plan to Pay for College State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child’s college education. Opening an i...

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

Let me know when you're ready to start searching for your new home! Rates are on their way down!

Experts Predict What the Real Estate Market Will Look Like Once Mortgage Rates Drop With two Fed rate cuts expected by the end of the year, mortgage rates are predicted to fall. Here's how falling rates will affect the housing market.

Looking for a solution to your debt problem? A hardship plan might be the answer.

The Benefits of a Hardship Plan If you’re buried in credit card debt, there’s a reasonable solution that your credit card company ma...

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...

Here are some financial priorities newlyweds can keep in mind.

Financial Priorities for Newlyweds Deciding where to live, if you’re going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of ...

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...

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 have to be on the same page.

What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room se...

Mixed income housing areas are so important for economic growth!

'I Pay $805 a Month in a Million-Dollar Neighborhood': Why Affordable Housing Doesn't Affect Home Values Michelle Shea lives in an affordable housing development in Irvine, CA. The development hasn't dragged down home values. In fact, they're going up.

Want to refinance your home loan? Start by improving your credit score.

How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can...

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Does your bathroom reflect your own personal style?

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add...

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New Price 292 Martin Court Bloomingdale. 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,121 SF | MLS # 12075764. Price adjusted to $469,999.

Getting your credit report hacked can lead to identity theft. Have you taken the necessary precautions?

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your p...

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...

Just Listed! This one is going to go fast! Come see it at our Open House this Saturday from 11 to 1!

Coming Soon!!! Will be active on the market tomorrow, Thursday June 6th! Don't miss this gem in Bloomingdale!

292 Martin Court, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108 VHT Virtual Tour

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

Heated flooring sounds like a dream come true, but are they realistic for your home?

The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions...

For a relatively low cost, a home warranty can make buying a home a lot less worrisome.

The Pros of Buying a Home Warranty For $600 or so a year, plus a service fee of around $75 every time you ask for repair, a home warran...

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...

I am so thrilled to have had the opportunity to sell Ryan Homes these lots! Also thrilled to see the new opportunity and growth it’ll bring to our community 💗 Amid a housing shortage this will be a big relief for the entire region!

Homebuilding is about to pick up in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. A ribbon cutting was held Friday by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce as Ryan Homes celebrated the opening of their model home in the neighborhood on the City’s southside.

“We welcome Ryan Homes to DeKalb and are excited to see the new options for families looking for their next home in our community,” said Mayor Cohen Barnes. “We are confident these new homes in Devonaire Farms will provide an important spark to help energize the local housing market.

Ryan Homes is one of the top five homebuilders in the nation.

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Bankruptcy can happen to anyone, and putting spending habits in check is the start to keeping more of your money.

Money Mistakes Everyone Can Learn From Not Preparing for Emergencies An emergency fund is important for anyone. A signing bonus—whether you...

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 ...

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The No. 1 Housing Market To Watch Is One Most Americans Probably Haven't Heard Of When most folks think of the nation's top housing markets, this midsized Midwestern city with low home prices generally doesn't come to mind.

Pass along the financial lessons you've learned to the younger generations.

Making Financial Lessons a Family Tradition Teaching children manners and how to tie their shoes is one thing, but financial lessons are often p...