Know the history of any used car you plan to purchase. The counts vary, but it has been estimated that millions of vehicles have sustained flood damage as a result of hurricanes in recent years. What happens to those vehicles? In some cases, unscrupulous opportunists may buy them for pennies on the dollar and offer …
Summer is in full swing but it’s never too soon to start thinking about the holidays, especially how much you plan to spend. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2016 Americans spent more than $658 billion over the holidays, an increase of four percent over the previous year. Setting a budget is a great …
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Are you doing anything to protect yourself after the Equifax data breach? If you’re like most Americans, you most likely saw it in the news but aren’t sure what to make of all the panic in the media. Data breaches are nothing new, but this particular one should cause you to sit up and take …
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One of the advantages of having a strong credit score is that it often makes other financial milestones easier to attain. People with excellent credit are usually eligible for better rates on loans, and they typically have better chances of being approved for important loans like a mortgage. That makes it all the more surprising …
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You must meet specific requirements to work as a contractor in Florida. If you’re a contractor thinking about traveling to Florida to help rebuild in the wake of a hurricane, we want you to be aware of contractor requirements to avoid fines or potential criminal charges from the state. Even if you hold a contractor’s …
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Once you graduate from college and land your first job, paying off your student loans becomes priority number one. The debt can weigh down your disposable income and threaten your ability to purchase your first home. The hardest part about student loan debt is that you’ve got to navigate countless options, programs, and plans. You …
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Remember to cover the gaps when purchasing insurance for a new car. It’s hard to describe that little rush you feel when you drive away from the dealership in a shiny new car. Maybe you’ve finally purchased the car of your dreams or are proud that you’ve found a safe vehicle to transport your growing …
They say timing is everything when it comes to getting the best deal on a new car. How many times have you heard that the best time to buy a new car is in August, or at the end of the month, or on a weekday? Some car buying mantras have been repeated …
Debt can really drag on your finances. If you have debt, and you’re trying to figure out how to pay it down, you’re not alone. Business Insider reports that a recent UBS survey indicates that 52% of those worried about defaulting on a loan in the next year are between the ages of 21 and …
Employers should take steps to help keep brewery workers safe. With ever-evolving beer styles, breweries, taprooms and beer gardens, it’s been fun to join in the craft brewery revolution. When you witness the camaraderie, it becomes clear that many breweries are like a family. Employees are eager to spend many hours together developing new recipes, …