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A Checklist for Retiring Early
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common ruleof thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone withan annual salary of $50,000, that would mean having $500,000 saved in retirementfunds. If…
Read MoreHow to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance
You’ve probably seen thousands of ads for Geico or Aflac on television talking about the latest savings you can get for car insurance. But how often do you see companies talking about lowering your home insurance? Probably not regularly. Obviously, people know they need home insurance. But typically, those who own homes don’t understand the…
Read More4 Ways to a Higher Credit Score
Improving your credit can take time, often many months. But there are some things you can do to raise your credit score quickly, even if only by a few points. Pay Bills on Time Payment history is the most important factor in FICO scores, accounting for up to35 percent of a credit score. Paying your…
Read More6 Accents That Enhance Luxury Investment Properties
Here are six ways to enhance your luxury investment property and keep your income stream flowing. Create a Theme, But Skip the Kitsch A subtly integrated theme will make your property memorable to first-time visitors and repeat renters. Have a Unique Touch Whether you’re catering to gourmet cooks or literary zealots, create memorable moments for your guests.…
Read More5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray
When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color you shouldn’t overlook when painting is gray. Below are five reasons why. It matches. Gray is a fluid, flexible color that pairs well with a large…
Read More5 Hacks to Pay Your Mortgage
A mortgage payment can easily be the biggest bill in a monthly budget. Coming up with that money can be easy in some months and more difficult in others. Turning those difficult months into easier ones is possible with a few tactics. Here are five hacks to help make paying your mortgage a little easier…
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