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06/30/2024

Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children. Here are some suggestions.

Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them lear...

06/23/2024

Want a home with cleaner air? Try one of these air-filtering plants!

A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in...

06/16/2024

Heard about a recent increase in interest rates? Here's how it could affect your credit card and loan terms.

If you’ve ever noticed a rise in interest rates in the news or saw your credit card bill get a littl...

06/09/2024

Here's how to protect yourself from being pressured into buying an extended warranty.

You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item you’ve been want...

06/02/2024

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

05/26/2024

Sick of talking about the weather? You're not alone!

Having more meaningful relationships with friends both new and old is a great goal, and it can start...

05/19/2024

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...

05/12/2024

The process of living on only one income can be daunting if not scary, but don't despair!

If you purchased your home as a two-income family, the prospect of living on only one income can be ...

05/06/2024

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05/05/2024

Do you use your credit card to buy coffee? Those small charges can add up.

Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything, but using them for small purchases can seem like a ...

04/28/2024

Is your home security system a scam magnet? Here's how to foil fraudsters.

If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, y...