Monthly Archives: February 2020
Easy Ways to Donate Your Unwanted Items
A cluttered home can become overwhelming. Instead of dumping your unwanted items in the trash when you're cleaning the house, donate them to a charity.Donating clothes, furniture and other things is an easy way to help people in need, claim a tax deduc... Read More
How to Deal with Unauthorized Credit Inquiries
Unauthorized credit inquiries are a sign that someone has fraudulently applied for credit in your name. They can hurt your credit score and make your financial life more difficult until theyre removed from your credit report.A credit inquiry is a recor... Read More
Is Granite on its Way Out?
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, granite countertops are in less demand today, while the use of quartz is on the rise.Why? For one thing, man-made quartz countertops are offered in a far greater range of looks and feels. Reason n... Read More
3 Ways to Pay Down Your Debt Faster
When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our de... Read More
Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion
Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we spend so much time in our familiar kitchen space that we dont pay much attention to what it looks like.But the trends, they are a-changin’. Todays kitchen... Read More
A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much
If youve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution thats already sitting in your wallet or purse " a $20 bill.Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive. If youve heard the phrase burning a hole in my pocket, then ... Read More
Many Would Rather Wait in DMV Line Than Review Retirement Plan
More than a third of people surveyed about how they're going to pay for retirement would rather wait in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles than research or review their retirement plan options.That's just one of the things that many of the more t... Read More
Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands
Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to debt.Researchers have found that even for people who dont carry a balance each month on their credit card, they overspend when using a credit card instead of cash. Cre... Read More
4 Questions to Ask Your Landscaper Before They Dig In
If you're planning on designing a new garden, patio or outdoor living space in the future, you're likely going to work with a landscaper. Aside from the cost of the project, there are some important conversations you should have with your landscaper be... Read More
When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never
You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item youve been wanting for months. The salesperson, or maybe even the cashier, asks if youd like to add an extended warranty for a few dollars more.Is it a worthwhile extra... Read More