Why you should consider buying a house that needs work
If you’re purchasing a house – whether it’s a primary home, move-up home or secondary home – and the house needs work, don’t shy away from that. Here’s what you might want to think about […]
Will a life insurance policy pay if only one or two payments have been made?
One of the best features of a life insurance policy is that it will pay benefits as soon as the policy is in effect. Some people wonder how an insurance company can pay out a […]
11 common mistakes homebuyers make
It’s not just first-time buyers who make mistakes when buying a new abode. It’s easy to overstretch financially or to overlook something you shouldn’t when you see a new home you’d love to own. From buying furniture […]
8 ways to pay off your mortgage faster
Nearly 90 percent of all homeowners have 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, according to Freddie Mac. It makes sense why — a home is the single largest purchase most adults ever make in their lives. Spreading out […]
Perhaps obvious yet helpful reminders about driving vintage vehicles
Many of the suggestions may seem obvious, but even if they are, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded about the responsible use of a vintage vehicle when venturing out on public roads. Thus the latest FIVA […]
These smart-home predictions for 2030 are already coming true
A future vision of drones, smart kitchens and augmented reality came true quicker than anyone expected. Back in 2015, the Near Future Laboratory, Mobile Life Center and Boris Design Studio produced their impression of an […]
28 ways to be a better co-parent
It is not divorce or separated families that harm children — but conflict between parents. Together, we can work to stop that from happening and promote shared parenting — no matter how many hours each parent […]
How to spend your FSA money before the end of the year
Flexible spending accounts allow workers to spend pre-tax dollars on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 76% of companies with 200 or more employees offer FSAs, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. These accounts offer many […]
The holidays aren’t the only thing affecting your wallet — so does the winter solstice
Winter is coming. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the 2018 hibernal (winter) solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. The good news? The days will (slowly) get longer from there. The bad news? […]
5 times refinancing your student loans is a bad idea
In many cases, the answer to this question is yes. Refinancing may bring down your interest rates if you qualify, saving you money on your student loans. Plus, it gives you the chance to choose new repayment […]