Having a student loan payment each month as a college graduate leaves little room in the budget to contribute to a retirement savings account. College grads without student loans are much more likely to save for retirement. By the time they reach age 30, grads without student loans are predicted to have double the amount […]
Pros and Cons of Wedding Insurance
Rain, the bride falling into a pool, a wedding cake falling over, and deposit money thats lost because the venue went out of business a week ago. What do all of these have in common? Theyre all things that can go wrong at a wedding that can be covered by wedding insurance. Some problems cant […]
5 Unique Design Styles Millennials Love
Here are five interior design styles millennials love. Warm Minimalism Warm up millennial minimalism with earth tones, natural textures and handmade objects. Maximalism On the other end of the spectrum is maximalism. Love collecting items from different places, time periods and design movements? Maximalism is for you! Grandmillennial Some millennials prefer to decorate with an […]
A Checklist for Retiring Early
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone with an annual salary of $50,000, that would mean having $500,000 saved in […]
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 create a comforting, warm space that you will never want to leave. Warm colors. Add warm colors to your walls, accents, linens window hangings and more to create a cozy vibe inside. Deep orange, rusty reds, buttery […]
5 Tips on Decorating with Antiques
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How to Design Your Home With a Sense of Harmony
Take these factors into consideration when it’s time to decorate your living space! Proportion & Scale Before buying furniture, always take measurements and try to visualize how it will fill the space its intended for. Color Scheme Take the time to look for inspiration and choose colors that match the mood youre looking to create. […]
The Costs of Owning a Dog
One of the biggest responsibilities a child”or a family”can take on is adopting a dog as a pet. Feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after a dog are daily responsibilities that everyone can do, and will also help teach children how to take care of something they love. For parents, however, there’s the extra task […]
Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor
If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, then your home may already be covered with hardwood floors below, exposed beams above and wood furniture throughout. But if you’re looking to add even more wood to your interior scheme, consider a few of the following. […]
How to Store Your Wine Collection Like a Connoisseur
Here are five tips for storing your wine collection. Proper Temperature The ideal temperature to store a bottle is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Having a controlled environment for your wine maintains its longevity. Keep It Sideways When stored sideways, the wine is in contact with the cork, which will keep it from drying out. Darkness Is […]