What’s the first step to buying a home?
If you’re asking “What’s the first step to buying a home?” — you’ve probably already made a decision that it’s time to get serious about becoming a homeowner.
A Smartwatch Can Really Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals
The smart watch has been around for a few years now, and there’s no doubt they’re getting smarter by the day. Wearable tech can do some remarkable things these days.
Five Helpful Apps For Seniors
Once upon a time, people thought of seniors as tech-illiterate, but today’s research proves that’s not the case. One study shows that most baby boomers have smartphones, and you can bet that they know how to use them.
When Is It Smart to Pay for Car Damage Out of Pocket?
There are plenty of times when an auto accident means you should file an insurance claim, particularly if the costs will be very high. But there are times when it might be more convenient, both in terms of paperwork and costs, to just pay for any repair costs out of pocket. Let’s go over how to determine when it’s smarter to pay for car damage out-of-pocket.
QUICK TIP: Are you paying for unnecessary car insurance?
Auto insurance is mandated by most states, but how much you actually buy beyond the minimum -- that's up to you.
Biggest and Best Cruise Ships for 2019
All aboard! The cruise industry in booming with many new ships sailing this summer. Cruise lines are outdoing each other for the biggest and best ships.
What is a “Robo Advisor” and Should You Be Using One?
You probably never imagined taking financial advice from a computer program, but that’s exactly what a lot of people are doing these days. These programs are called robo advisors, and the best robo advisors have the potential to help you invest your money more effectively.
Want low property taxes? Then head to these lower-cost cities
Properties taxes increased by 4 percent nationwide last year, but the upward trend wasn’t unilateral. In fact, according to new data, some cities saw property tax rates as low as 0.35 percent last year.
What is a mortgage refinance, in plain English
Refinancing works by giving a homeowner access to a new mortgage loan which replaces the existing one. The details of the new mortgage loan can be customized by the homeowner, include the new loan’s mortgage rate, loan length in years, and amount borrowed.
5 Top Tips To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Making your home energy efficient is a worthy goal that every homeowner can achieve. We have tracked down the best in class in multiple categories, bringing you a range of possibilities and price points to fit different approaches and budgets.