There’s more to buying a home than your mortgage. When planning for your purchase, be sure to budget for: Homeowners insurance Home maintenance Property taxes, and Utilities When it comes to homeowners insurance, get quotes from more than one provider. This can help maximize savings. Budgeting for home maintenance can be tricky, so, begin with […]

A cellphone bill is an expense almost everyone has to pay each month. Even if you set up automatic payments to make paying it easier, it’s still money you have to come up with monthly”and it can be a big bill. Here are five ways to lower your cellphone bill: Switch to no contract. One […]

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These are the four smart devices luxury homebuyers are looking for… Security There are tons of options to keep your home safe with motion sensors, cameras and locks that can be monitored and controlled from any device. Lighting Smart lights do much more than set the mood when youre entertaining. Motion sensors illuminate hallways at […]

A credit card’s mobile app can give you immediate access to your account, making it easier to track purchases, make payments, review monthly statements, report a lost card and view rewards, among other things. But not all mobile apps are the same, and knowing what’s available can make it easier to choose a credit card […]

Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to low ceilings or minimal windows. Maybe the walls are painted a darker color than you would like. Whatever the reason, don’t worry. Below are a few simple ways you can brighten the space. Remove or minimize […]

Losing a credit card can lead to all kinds of problems, especially if you don’t act quickly. Whether it’s lost or stolen, a credit card out of your control could be used to ring up fraudulent charges or even steal your identity, both of which could leave you with a bigger credit card bill to […]

Here are a few reasons why a turnkey residence is more likely to appeal to luxury buyers. Convenience Many of todays top buyers are willing to pay more for a property that already meets their expectations without having to put more work into it. Easier to Envision Themselves Homes that look brand new are much […]

Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves. Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own. Here are some good […]

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