Independence Day weekend is a delicious recipe that blends family, friends, fireworks, and a pinch of grilling, all glazed in fun. In one way or another, everyone will participate on this day-long celebration that rolls into nighttime, as a host…
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Easy ways to save money at home
Saving money for rainy days is something we all do in one way or another, but some of the best money saving hacks are closer than we’d think. Here’s a list. Watch your electronics—according to the Consumer Technology Association, the…
Millennials, the force disrupting insurance
Millennials are currently the largest force disrupting insurance. The young adults from ages 18 to 34 are empowered, connected, and lead the charge for change and insurance companies have to find new ways to serve them. According to the U.S.…
Spring allergy remedies
Most people look forward to the arrival of sunny spring, following the cough, flu and cold season. Yet, along with all that sunshine come the pollens and molds, a real threat to those of us suffering of seasonal allergies. In…
Renters pay more for auto insurance, study finds
In case you were wondering, there is an invisible link between homeownership and car insurance. According to Consumer Federation of America’s new analysis of premium quotes from major auto insurance companies, consumers pay about 7 percent more, on average, for…
Smart and easy rental upgrades
Even though rental living is common these days, we tend to assume there isn’t much we can do in a space that’s not our forever home. However, there are things that as renters we can invest in to break from…
Winter Storms: Costs and Preparation
According to the Insurance Information Institute, U.S. insurers paid out an estimated $2.9 billion in winter-related insured losses in 2015, and are prepared to face the significant storm expected to strike the East Coast this weekend. “Insured losses caused by…
The subleasing lowdown
There are plenty reasons as to why you might need to leave town at some point in your life. A nice, long vacation, a job opportunity that arises before your lease term is up, or a few month of traveling…
Be green and clean this holiday season
Reading the media you might think that our kitchens are about to kill us. Salmonella, E. coli, a large variety of germs—there’s all sorts of nastiness lurking around the cooking area, waiting to attack. This image alone is enough to…
Be a good pet parent
We’ve all had that moment of walking by a pet store or an adoption drive and felt the irresistible urge to adopt a puppy, kitten or rabbit. They’re so cute! And cuddly! But there are specific steps to take and…