These five features ensure your master suite leaves nothing to be desired. Dressing Room Equipped with vanities, islands and full-length mirrors, these rooms are more luxurious than walk-in closets. Sitting Area A sitting area can make a large bedroom feel more intimate while providing a space to enjoy downtime. Spa-like Bathroom Multiple sinks alongside a […]
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5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, according to a 2017 GOBanking Rates survey. Without savings, people can be forced to take on debt when they lose their job, get sick or have major car repairs. Fortunately, there are some easy ways […]
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5 Tips for Making Health Savings Accounts Work for You
Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expenses now and in the future, while giving you a tax break for your contributions. HSAs have been around since 2003 to help people with high-deductible health plans, but they can still be confusing. Here are some […]
The Best Trees to Add Beautiful Fall Foliage to Your Yard
These are the best trees to plant in your yard if you love fall foliage. Red Maple The red maple is a perfect choice if you want shade in the summer and vivid colors in the fall. Quaking Aspen Theres nothing quite as striking as a golden grove of Aspens in the fall. Dogwood With […]
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, flooding is a scary reality for many homeowners. Whether a natural disaster is on the way or you simply want to be aware of how to protect your home when flash flood warnings sound, we have five […]
Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion
Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we spend so much time in our familiar kitchen space that we dont pay much attention to what it looks like. But the trends, they are a-changin’. Todays kitchens are sleek and practical. Design experts list […]
What You Need to Know About Indoor Vertical Gardens
Heres what you need to know before designing your indoor vertical garden… Design Details Indoor living walls require a series of pockets to hold the plants, as well as drip irrigation systems. Pick Your Plants Sunlight will determine the plants best suited to your vertical garden. Golden pothos and crotons do well in bright, indirect […]
Hidden Bank Fees to Look Out For
Fees can eat away at your money if you dont keep on top of your banks enforced regulations. U.S. consumers paid $15 billion in overdraft fees in 2016, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here are a few bank fees you can look out for: Overdraft FeesThese are often charged in response to bounced […]
When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never
You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item youve been wanting for months. The salesperson, or maybe even the cashier, asks if youd like to add an extended warranty for a few dollars more. Is it a worthwhile extra expense? Our cars, appliances, gadgets and almost anything electrical have complicated […]