Healthy Eating Tips to Cut Down on Sodium
For most people, theres no denying that salt is tasty. The sodium-rich ingredient excites our palates and adds flavor to bland food. But too much of a good thing can be bad. According to federal stats, nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can lead to high blood pressure and […]
Is a Second Mortgage a Good Idea?
If you need money for home improvements, tuition or another purpose, you might be able to secure funds through a second mortgage. How Does a Second Mortgage Work? A second mortgage is a loan that allows a homeowner to borrow against the value of their house by using it as collateral. One option is to […]
Household Items You Should Sell and Not Throw Out
A cleaning binge or a simple walk through your house can turn up all kinds of items that you may want to toss in the garbage. Throwing them away, however, could be like throwing money away. With a little effort, you could sell various household items online, at local consignment shops or during a garage […]
How to Childproof Your House
Children are often oblivious to the many dangers around them. Accidents in the home are a leading cause of injury and death among children. Here are a few ways to childproof your home and keep your little one safe. Potential HazardsLook at your home from a babys or toddlers perspective. Ask yourself: What would catch […]
Improving Your Partner’s Low Credit Without Hurting Yours
If your partner brings poor credit to the relationship, it can be an issue you should probably fix together. A spouses poor credit score wont hurt yours, and credit reports for both people dont merge when they get married, but continued poor credit habits by a partner can affect each persons credit score if they […]
Why You Need a Luxurious Indoor Pool
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Money Matters for Millennial Parents
As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When it comes to financial planning, setting your sight on the future can help immensely. Demolish debt. Slaying your own debt will positively impact your family’s financial future. While it may take years to pay off those student loans or […]
Simple Ways to Save Money on Gas
Do you dread staring at your cars fuel gauge? Do you sigh when its time to refill the gas tank? If so, thats understandable. Gasoline is a major expense for many drivers, and its hard to not feel the pain at the pump. To help boost your cars gas mileage and save you some cash, […]
How to Create a Productive Work-From-Home Environment When You Have Kids
Kids need constant attention, which can put a damper on your overall productivity when working from home. And while putting your children in front of the TV may seem like the easiest way to keep them occupied during work hours, there are other ways to carve out quiet time so that you can focus on […]
Selling Your Home If You Have a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages allow seniors to access their home equity to cover living expenses. However, some seniors might later decide to move closer to family or need to go to a nursing home. Selling your house with a reverse mortgage is similar to selling a home with a standard mortgage. The money from a sale would […]
