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Hidden Bank Fees to Look Out For

Fees can eat away at your money if you don't keep on top of your banks enforced regulations. U.S. consumers paid $15 billion in overdraft fees in 2016, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here are a few bank fees you can look out for...

Handling a Cancelled Homeowners Policy

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How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other catastrophe that can leave you without money or the means to work for a while. Knowing how much money to save depends on a few factors. Here are some to co...

How to Upgrade Your Home Office

If you're like many people, you tend to do at least a little work from home.Don't let an outdated office hold you back.Give your home office an upgrade by splurging on something inspirational. Something that excites you.Next, focus on lighting. The bes...

How to Prevent Mold

Mold inside a house can cause serious health problems, including sinus irritation, congestion, headaches and respiratory difficulties. The health effects of mold are more serious in children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with respiratory ...

Retro Colors Make a Comeback: What’s Hot in Decor Right Now

Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home dcor has largely been defined by white and varying shades of beige and gray, today's designers are harking back to yesteryear with paint colors, furnitu...

5 Reminders to Keep In Your Wallet

Your purse or wallet can be more than just a place to pull your money out of so you can spend it. It can also store a few things to remind you to use less money, or at least use it well.Here are five things to keep in your wallet that can help you use ...

Alternative Ways to Fund a College Education

The average student loan debt for a college graduate in 2016 was $37,172, according to Forbes. That's a lot of debt to be saddled with when starting a career. However, you can help your children avoid student loan debt by looking into some alternatives...

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme

If you're revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. Should you go with earthy hues? Vibrant jewel tones? Cool blues and grays? Below are five ways to pick a color scheme that will work for you.Choose from what y...

How to Decorate Your Kid’s Room

Or it can be an expensive nightmare. Here's how to make the experience good for both of you.Make it about them.Remember, this is your child's space, so learn to compromise.Needs vs. wants.Have your child list needs vs. wants. This is a great opportunit...