Is Granite on its Way Out?
November 19, 2024
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-ma… Read more
4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing
November 15, 2024
Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts. Automatic payments from … Read more
4 Surprising Credit Card Rewards Facts
November 13, 2024
Credit card rewards can be a free way to travel and get cash back for your daily expenses.But if youre not paying your credit card bill in full when it arrives, then y… Read more
Books to Teach Young Readers About Money
November 12, 2024
Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves.Lessons about personal finance and how mone… Read more
Add Some Light and Life to Your Rooms
November 11, 2024
Want to brighten up a room but don’t have the time to paint or the budget to add a window?Consider the following easy fixes:Hang a mirror. Hang a mirror (or lean a lar… Read more
6 Shortcuts to a Smaller Utility Bill
November 10, 2024
Looking to cut your energy costs?It can take years for a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator or other major appliance to pay for itself in savings on a utility bil… Read more
3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
November 9, 2024
Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your personal information and thus your credit score. What will help are … Read more
A Beginner's Guide to Painlessly Going Green
November 7, 2024
You’ve heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears and you worry about overwhelming the landfills. As a homeowner, you may no… Read more
Buying a Car When You Have an Upside-Down Loan
November 5, 2024
Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth"called being upside down on a loan"can make buying a new vehicle difficult.The negative equity can mean getting less for… Read more