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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 cooking space for caterers or chefs makes it easy to play host without interrupting your daily routine. Showroom Garage Showrooms enable auto enthusiasts to put their collection on full display. Wellness Spa Consider a spa where you can relax and […]
What to Do If a Bank Offers You Credit Card Protection
A common phone call that new credit cardholders get from their bank is an offer for credit card add-on products, such as protection against fraud and identity theft. Payment protection is another service offered regularly, providing a monthly payment to the cardholders account if they lose their job or are sick in the hospital. Credit […]
Making Home Improvements Based on ROI
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI. Go Beyond Cosmetic Repairs Most homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition. Rethink Luxury Fixes If youre updating your kitchen or bathroom before listing your home, make sure you’re not going […]
5 Places to Unplug at Home
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Changing Up the Flooring? How to Remove Carpet Glue
If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the house either to expose the wood flooring underneath or to add in a newer rug or carpet design. The challenge is, once you start ripping out the carpet, you’ll notice glue marks that are stuck due to […]
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
Ask any jeweler how much money you should spend on an engagement ring and theyll likely give you the jewelry industrys long-standing rule of thumb”three months salary. The average person spends about half that amount, according to Census data. The jewelry industry isnt recommending three months of pay after taxes, but three months of gross […]
How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?
An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other catastrophe that can leave you without money or the means to work for a while. Knowing how much money to save depends on a few factors. Here are some to consider: InsuranceLife, health, auto and supplemental insurance should […]
5 Ways to Design a Dressing Room
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Debit Cards: Why You Should Proceed With Caution
A debit card can be your worst enemy when it comes to identity fraud. Credit and debit card fraud totaled $4.5 billion in 2016, according to a report by iovation, a provider of digital intelligence for fraud prevention. A debit card can be a smart way to shop if you dont want to carry cash […]