5 times when life insurance won’t pay a claim
When taking a new life insurance policy, most of us give a little thought to the possibility that there may be situations where your life insurance policy won’t pay a claim to your heirs. But […]
Is shared parenting really best for children?
First, let’s establish this right away: Shared parenting isn’t right for families where one parent struggles with addiction, there is a history of violence or abuse, or severe mental illness. As of April, 2018, Kentucky became the first […]
This change to FHA Loans might help you land a mortgage more easily
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s mortgage calculation of use net income is super conservative and will make your mortgage on your rental property worse from a debt to income ratio perspective. Let’s say you’re renting […]
These are the veggies people would take to a deserted island
If you could only bring 3 types of produce with you to a desert island, what would you bring with you, and why? We posed this question to our community on Facebook and the responses were as […]
Create your own backyard paradise using these 7 devices
As the weather warms, these technology gadgets and gear can help you make the most of your outdoor space. Your porch, garden and yard were all made for more than potted plants and bare benches. […]
A pro DIY’ers experience with Marie Kondo’s ‘tidying up’ method
Breaking news: I consider myself to be a DIY-er. And a tidy person. And a bit of a neat freak. That’s all because I live in a small condo in Chicago and I’m forced to […]
March Madness fans say watching at work builds morale
Last year, TSheets by QuickBooks ran its first-ever March Madness survey and released some pretty startling stats. Among the 200 employees we surveyed, nearly half said they spend at least 30 minutes working on their brackets […]
A spring-themed cocktail everyone should know about
With an extra hour of sunlight and the hope of warmer days ahead, I love to create cocktails with a light and refreshing spin. More colorful and fruitier than our winter ales, they make me […]
The most profitable businesses you can start this year
Will the start of a new year mean the start of a new business for you? If so you will likely have some questions. Where do you begin? Starting your own business is a large […]
10 terms you should know when disputing your credit report
Disputing credit report errors is an important step to take in building good credit, but that doesn’t mean it’s always an easy or straightforward step to take. Although credit report errors can be fairly common, […]