Finding Your Way Home
Ready to make a positive change? Try self-care.
Many of us rush into the heart of winter with a flurry of big health goals, like losing a certain number of pounds and hitting the gym more often.
These are admirable aspirations. But it’s also important to engage in more forgiving types of self-care — especially as the days shorten and many of us are left in the winter doldrums.
“Of course, setting traditional health goals is important if you need to lose weight or be more active,” says Dr. Josep...
Many Americans don’t realize how much water their family uses in a typical day or how much of that water is wasted. Conserving water can help to protect the environment and lower your bills.
How to Save Water in the House
If you typically leave the water running while you wash dishes, brush your teeth or shave, that can waste hundreds of gallons each month. Work on breaking the habit to reduce your water bills.
When you buy or sell a home, you will work with several professionals throughout the process. Your real estate agent, home inspector, and lender can all play a significant role in the transaction. Real estate attorneys can also play a pivotal part, but you may be unsure of what exactly they do. Use this guide to learn more about the role of a real estate attorney.
What does a real estate attorney do?
Real estate attorneys are licensed to practice law and specialize in either commercial or resid...
As a parent, you’ve undoubtedly thought about your child’s college education—no matter what their current age is. And if you’re planning on paying their way, or at least helping them out, cost is certainly a factor.
Unless you’ve got a huge sum of cash to plunk down when it’s time to pay, chances are you’ll need to find multiple ways to fund your child’s education.
Here are seven options to consider:
FAFSAWhether you or your child is paying, begin by filling out the Free Application for Federal...
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 your old car at trade-in, or coming up with the extra money to pay off the old debt. Cars depreciate quickly, so the urge to switch to a new car after a few years can leave you with an older car that’s worth less than the loan.
There are still ways to buy a car when you have an upside-down loan; however, they’re not too appeal...
Cleaning doesn’t have to be a hassle if you keep on top of it. Here are some small daily steps you can take to keep your home clean.
Post-shower swipe. To keep mold at bay, store a washcloth in your shower that you use for wiping down surfaces after you turn the water off. Just make sure everyone in the family knows the purpose of the rag so it doesn’t end up on anyone’s face! Swap the rag out once a week.
Early morning clutter sweep. As you wait for the coffee to brew or the dog to finish his...
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a product that gives an investor a fixed interest rate for anywhere from three months to five years. The longer the term, the higher the rate. CDs generally have higher interest rates than savings accounts, but money must be kept in a CD until its maturity date. If it’s withdrawn before then, a penalty applies. CDs are FDIC-insured, which makes them safer than investing in the stock market. In order to maximize returns while maintaining liquidity, investors often...
