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Bring Peace to Your Bedroom

While world peace is a great idea, if you want to add a touch of calm to your life, begin with your bedroom. Your room isn’t merely the place to rest your head, it’s where you wake, and the vibe of your room can set the tone for the rest of your day. B...

How a Master Suite Could Affect Home Values

A master suite can be a private oasis in your new homebut it can also factor into your homes value.Typical features include a large bedroom area, spacious closets, a luxurious bathroom and other amenities.But a master suite can be expensive and affect ...

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer […]

How to Incorporate Wood Into Your Interior Design

Whether you like a rustic, industrial or mod look in your space, the next time you’re considering an interior redesign, don’t miss out on decorating with wood.Floors If you can, wood flooring is one of the loveliest ways to use wood in your space. Choo...

Is Your Credit Card APR Increasing?

Opening mail from your credit card company is never fun. If it isn’t a bill or marketing letter, it’s often an update to the terms of the credit card agreement, including changes to the annual percentage rate, or APR, that determines the interest rate ...

Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options

Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand still heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), today’s housing inventory sits at only a 2.6-month supply. To put that into perspective, a neutral market typically features a 6-month supply. That places today’s market firmly […]

How to Rebuild Your Credit After Declaring Bankruptcy

If you’re buried in debt that you can’t repay, declaring bankruptcy can allow you to start over with a clean slate. It can also lower your credit score and make it difficult to access credit in the future. With a strategy and dedication, you can rebuil...

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Protecting Kids From Identity Theft

Protecting children is a constant responsibility for parents and guardians alike, and many are unaware that they also need to be protected from identity theft.Identity thieves often apply for government benefits, open bank and credit card accounts, and...

3 Ways to Pay Down Your Debt Faster

When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our de...