A Checklist for Retiring Early Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning. Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times [...]
5 Tips for Making Health Savings Accounts Work for You Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expenses now and in the future, while giving you a tax break for your contributions. HSAs have been around since 2003 to help people with [...]
How Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance Auto insurance rates typically rise for senior citizens, who can be more accident-prone than they were in middle age with slower reflexes, changes in hearing or vision, and health conditions that can make driving difficult. Older drivers are also more likely to die or suffer worse [...]
4 Surprising Credit Card Rewards Facts Credit card rewards can be a free way to travel and get cash back for your daily expenses. But if you’re not paying your credit card bill in full when it arrives, then you’re paying interest and those free rewards are no longer free. That’s not a [...]
How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more than a quarter of adults in the United States—either have a debt in collection or have been contacted about one. Some of those people are wrongly contacted by debt collectors. [...]
Lesser-Known Summer Vacations in Virginia Good luck finding a beach rental! With people diving back into their lives with gusto as COVID restrictions ease the hottest ticket in town just about anywhere is vacation rentals. Fear not. There are a TON of great options out there for fun and adventure nearby here in [...]
How to party on Memorial Day in STYLE!! This sure seemed like a topical article! Memorial Day arrived at a perfect time, not just because of what it celebrates but with COVID restrictions easing and more people feeling comfortable getting out it's time for some Grillin and Chillin!! Here's some great tips for [...]
Your Home Tax Deduction Checklist: Did You Get Them All? I'm not a tax accountant nor do I play one on TV I didn't even spend a night at a Holiday Inn Express (funny commercials). But I am smart enough to have my taxes done professionally and to know that the home office [...]
What's the Best Home Insurance Company for You? Getting the right homeowners insurance policy is super important It's not just a matter of getting the best rate and customer service but it's critical to make sure you are not over, or more importantly, under insured. A top quality agent at a good company [...]
Is buying a home warranty worth it for repairs? Here's what you need to know before committing Home Warranties: Cons, pro's and....Cons Home warranties from reputable companies can play a positive role in real estate transactions in limited circumstances. But for a host of reasons more often than not you are better off [...]