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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...

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 don't pay much attention to what it looks like.But the trends, they are a-changin'. Today's kitch...

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...

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...

A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much

If you've got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that's already sitting in your wallet or purse - a $20 bill.Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive. If you've heard the phrase "burning a hole in my pocket," ...

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...

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 don't carry a balance each month on their credit card, they overspend when using a credit card instead of cash. Cr...

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible

One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those residents would prefer to stay in their homes as they age for as long as humanly possible, a study by the National Institute on Aging shows.With more American...

When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never

You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item you've been wanting for months. The salesperson, or maybe even the cashier, asks if you'd like to add an extended warranty for a few dollars more.Is it a worthwhile ext...

Poll Shows Auto Industry Is Shifting

What shape will cars and the automotive industry take in 20 years?The automobile industry is extremely important to the U.S. economy. We rely on it so heavily that in 2009 the U.S. Treasury Department invested nearly $50 billion in General Motors Co. a...