Monthly Archives: March 2020

How to Add Red to a Room

Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips.Art. Adding a bright red painting, sculpture or oversized piece of pottery to your space can give it a color pop without overwhelming.Do the door. A red fron...

Carbon Monoxide Safety for Your Home

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How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates

If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can make sense. Here are some of the best ways to get a low rate:Raise Your Credit ScoreFor a conventional loan, borrowers with a credit score of 740 or mo...

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help Your Credit

One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card. Whether youre young and new to credit, or are looking to improve your credit score because of past financial problems, a secured credit card can help.I...

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Paying Off Your Student Loan

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5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, according to a 2017 GOBanking Rates survey.Without savings, people can be forced to take on debt when they lose their job, ...

Should Credit Cards Be Used for Small Purchases?

Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything, but using them for small purchases can seem like a waste of time when debit cards or cash are more convenient. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using a credit card for small purcha...

A Beginner’s Guide to Painlessly Going Green

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 not be ready for composting, but there are ways to become an eco-friendlier household.E...

How to Choose the Right Lender

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Curtain Alternatives to Dress Your Windows

Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great for creative expression and relatively inexpensive.Screens. These thin, partially transparent screens can be pulled down when you need them and still l...