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Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...
For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...
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The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...
Here are four types of city neighborhoods that youre likely to come across wherever youre looking for your next home.Central Business DistrictThese neighborhoods are often among the most sought-after because theyre located right in the heart of the city.Historic...
Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
When inheriting a home, some people have mixed feelings about what to do with the property, especially if it has sentimental value.You could move into the home if it meets your familys needs, but beware of maintenance costs.If you have a small business, the home might...
Whether weve decided to go to grad school, have moved to a different country or state for a job, or have simply left our family home for the first thing we could afford, us millennials are usually not living somewhere we expect to stay forever. And while this might...
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Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...
For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...
Here are four types of city neighborhoods that youre likely to come across wherever youre looking for your next home.Central Business DistrictThese neighborhoods are often among the most sought-after because theyre located right in the heart of the city.Historic...
Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
When inheriting a home, some people have mixed feelings about what to do with the property, especially if it has sentimental value.You could move into the home if it meets your familys needs, but beware of maintenance costs.If you have a small business, the home might...
Whether weve decided to go to grad school, have moved to a different country or state for a job, or have simply left our family home for the first thing we could afford, us millennials are usually not living somewhere we expect to stay forever. And while this might...