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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist for the Fall

Every season brings along its challenges for our homes. Take a look at our ultimate checklist for the fall to help maintain your family home inside and out. Exterior Maintenance 1. Prepare Doors and Windows for Storms Install storm windows and doors and remove screens. Before storing, clean and repair screens, spray with a protective…

Life Insurance Simplified

Life insurance is one of the best ways to reduce the financial burden on your family in the event of an unexpected death. The options can be confusing, so how do you know which policy is right for you? In making a decision, it’s helpful to understand three basic types of life insurances available: Term,…

Holiday Budgeting Tips for Beginners: More Joy, Less Cash

The holiday season is nearly around the corner, and with so many gift-giving ideas in mind, the feeling of satisfaction from selfless spending might not completely outweigh the lightness of your wallet in the aftermath of all these holiday sales. This is why it is crucial to ensure a stable financial strategy during the holiday…

Your Guide to Budgeting for Healthcare Costs

Adults often feel the pressure to act financially responsible. It’s easy to think that health insurance will cover the majority of medical-related costs and therefore may be overlooked in your budget. A copay here or deductible there, isn’t much to fuss over, right? Well, that might not be entirely accurate. Medical expenses should be one…

The Beauty of Budgeting

As you get older, there are several financial responsibilities that become more prevalent over time. You may be wondering how you can possibly pay for housing, food, insurance, health care, debt repayment, and fun without running out of money. That’s a lot to cover with a limited paycheck. The answer is simple: make a budget.…

Car Maintenance Tips that Could Help You Save you Money on Costly Repairs

We get it—car maintenance, like replacing brake pads and changing the oil, can be a real drag. But paying a little bit here and there to keep up with your car’s lifespan and to keep major car repairs at bay is completely worth it.  In this guide, we’ll walk you through some maintenance tips that…

There are Billions of Dollars in Unclaimed Money. What You Need to Know

Due to financial woes, states are quick to disperse unclaimed money from bank accounts, insurance, policies, and other forgotten holdings. But are people taking advantage? Tax company Sovos claims that states are holding as much as $77 billion, but only about $3 billion of it is claimed every year.   Though this concept may be foreign…

How to Help Your Teen Build Credit in 7 Easy Steps

Credit is an essential component of adult life. Once your teen grows up and is ready to rent an apartment, buy a car, or take out a mortgage, they’ll need a pretty good credit history. With a better credit history, they will be able to land better interest rates and more favorable terms, which may…

Bundle Your Home & Auto and You Could Save Big

Bundling has many benefits, ranging from discounts on policies to only dealing with one bill each month. This is also a great way you could save time, as there will be only one company to contact if you have any issues or questions. With this in mind, the following content could help you make the…

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Car Insurance

Before you buy auto insurance online or call a broker, you should take time to understand what you’re paying for. Knowing the basics about car insurance will help you to spot a good deal and avoid unwanted surprises. Although insurance can be complicated, mastering the basics will give you an advantage. You might think that…