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The Ultimate First Apartment Checklist: Essentials to Pack and Buy
Every year, about 11% of Americans move, many heading to apartments for the first time.1 No matter your age, securing your first apartment is a major milestone. To help you or your child prepare for the upcoming move, we’ve put together a checklist of items you should consider taking along...
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How to Hire a Contractor to Get an Incredible Home Remodel
The past couple of years have brought a major boom to the home improvement and repair industry. More people are buying fixer-uppers to renovate or adding equity to their current homes by remodeling.1 If you’re one of the many homeowners looking to start a home improvement project, we’re here to...
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A Helpful Guide to Living on One Income During Early Retirement
Today, more people are retiring early and unexpectedly. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, in 2020, 48% of workers retired before they had originally intended to.1 If you or your partner retire early, it’s important for couples to prepare for going from two incomes to living on one income....
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Buying a Used Car: A Checklist to Help Make it Easier
If you’re shopping for a “new-to-you” vehicle, you’re in good company. In recent years, the used car market has been twice the size of the new car market.1 And for good reason– typically you can get a better price on a vehicle if you buy used. With more inventory often...
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Six Home Upgrades That Add Value in a Seller’s Market
If you’re a homeowner looking to sell, you’re in luck. As of 2021, it’s officially a “seller’s market.”1 A seller’s market means the number of buyers exceeds the numbers of homes for sale.2 As you prepare to put your home on the market, you probably want to do whatever you...
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Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
Caregivers often juggle busy careers, other family obligations and personal time. These timesaving tips can help you strike a better balance between commitments. Each caregiving situation is different, but one thing is likely true: Caregivers are pressed for time. The average caregiver spends more than 24 hours every week providing...
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Retirement Hobbies That Make Money
You may be done with your 9-to-5 job, but now you have the freedom to earn additional income on your own time and at your own pace. If you want to keep busy in retirement and make a little cash in the process, consider embracing a hobby that turns a...
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Apps to Help You Save for a Down Payment
While you’re renting, start saving for your first home with these tips and apps. Until you’re ready to become a first-time home buyer, renting is a great way to explore different areas. But if you plan to one day buy a place of your own, saving for a down payment...