According to a recent article from The Washington Post, homebuyers have enjoyed a drop in mortgage rates over the last several weeks. However, though interest rates have indeed dropped to two-month lows for some loan types, rates still remain higher ...
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More Than Half of All Americans Delay Medical Care Due to Costs
When we become ill or get injured, it seems only natural to seek out medical treatment. But as recent research shows, more than half of Americans choose to delay, or totally refrain from getting, health-related care due to one factor: overwhelming ...
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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill This Winter
In wintertime, many homeowners are used to seeing their heating bills spike. But that may not be the only household system that could increase your monthly payments. Your water usage can really put a damper on your new year if you aren't careful. ...
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3 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Dental Visit
Going to the dentist is an important, but sometimes expensive, visit. Dental health is crucial and can have an impact on your overall health, so you shouldn't skip going to the dentist because you can't afford it. But there are some procedures that ...
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Million Dollar Neighborhoods Are Popping Up Across The United States
Across the United States, over 800 neighborhoods have a median home value that exceeds $1 million, according to a recent report released by Trulia. This new data means that the number of homes costing $1 million or more in the country has doubled ...
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5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency This Winter
The time of year for cozy sweaters, nights by the fireplace, and big mugs of hot cocoa is here. However, that means the time of year for all of the warm air in your home trying to escape and cold air from the outdoors trying to come in is also here. ...
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4 Great Marketing Tips for Startups on a Tight Budget
In many ways, small businesses and startups are the heart and soul of our society. That being said, it can be a real challenge to ensure that your business hits the ground running if you're lacking the most essential funds needed for marketing. But ...
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How to Protect Your Career After Getting Injured At Work
Workplace injuries have been in the news a lot lately thanks to some major exposes. From worker injuries in Amazon warehouses to a recent New York Times story about pregnant workers miscarrying, the rights of workers has been a major issue in 2018. ...
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Facebook Hack Was Even Worse Than Originally Realized
Facebook's recent breach in security has affected more than just the social media site. In addition to Facebook, it has been revealed that other apps, including Instagram and Tinder, could have been breached as well.
On September 28, Facebook ...
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Will Investment Fraud Doom the Controversial EB-5 Visa Program?
In 1990 Congress created the EB-5 immigrant investor program. Their goal was to stimulate the US Economy, and the capital investment from foreign investors was cited as a good way to do that. The program itself gives easy green card access to foreign ...
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Why Big Fraud Happens To Small Business (And How To Prevent It)
The world isn't necessarily a fair place: people lie, steal, and cheat every day to get themselves ahead. Fraud is one of biggest ways they can achieve this -- whether internal or external, people pretend to be someone they aren't and gain access to ...
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How Online Retail May Change After the Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision
On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court toppled more than 50 years of legal precedent when it decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair. The ruling allows the 45 states that impose state sales taxes to require online retailers to collect tax at checkout. As ...
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It’s House-Hunting Season: The 3 Essential Aspects of Any Home Search
Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for homeowners and sellers alike, but for buyers in particular, it's easy to get overwhelmed with your never-ending search. That's especially true in our current seller's market, where competition for ...
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Budgeting Over 65: How Seniors Can Afford to Age in Place
Although aging is an undeniable part of life, most of us don't want to think about how our bodies and minds will change in the future. But even if we're in excellent health now, that could all change a few years down the line.
Statistics show that ...
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3 Tips for Getting the Best Price On a Used Car
When your car starts costing you more money than it's worth, it's probably time to get a new one. You don't necessarily have to get a new car, but it will definitely be new to you.
Buying a used car can be a great way to save money and find a ...
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4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance Rates
Your homeowner's insurance is there to help you in case anything goes wrong in your home. That being said, 5.3% of homeowners filed an insurance claim in 2016, according to ISO. Insurance claims can raise your rates, unfortunately.
And while there ...
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Recent Data Breach Crises Affecting Healthcare Workers
When using government contractor websites, you would hope that they are as secure as they claim. Unfortunately, one woman in Washington DC learned the hard way that this isn't always the case, and now she fears for her identity.
Alexia Park logged ...
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Con-Do or Con-Don’t: What to Consider Before Buying a Condo Investment Property
There's no denying the fact that real estate investments, when executed properly, can lead to a number of financial rewards. But while most investors think of single and multi-family homes as being the wisest investments, many people underestimate ...
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Could Your Cell Phone Be Depreciating or Obsolete?
Our homes, our cars, our jobs -- these are things we may often take for granted, but they tend to last us for quite some time. But what about things like your cell phone? We have some news for you.
According to The Guardian, tech company Apple ...
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Want to Budget Your Medical Costs? These 6 Tips Will Get You Started
When it comes to healthcare, it can be difficult to find the money to pay for all of the expenses that pile up throughout the year.
Whether it's planned costs, like insurance and prescriptions, or unplanned costs, like a trip to the emergency ...
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