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• Communicating about finances in relationships

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Talking about money styles will decrease stress in households.

• Save time, money and reduce clutter: Part 1

  Published on September 22, 2014
  Know the benefits of organizing your family records.

• Private Mortgage Insurance changes by the Federal Housing Administration

  Published on August 29, 2014
  Changes made to PMI on a residential mortgage.

• What’s a food desert?

  Published on August 28, 2014
  Food deserts not only reduce food options, but also contribute to poor health and are associated with lower quality of life.

• Are you paying extra on your mortgage correctly?

  Published on August 28, 2014
  Educate yourself on how to make extra mortgage payments.

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  September is college campus fire safety month

  Published on August 7, 2014
  As students return to college campuses across the country, this nationwide effort is celebrating its 10th year of promoting campus fire safety awareness.

• Energy conservation for your home and pocketbook

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Home energy and cost savings range from no-cost to higher cost depending on what level of energy conservation you want to achieve.

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  Saving the planet by switching to fluorescent lights

  Published on August 4, 2014
  Switching from incandescent bulbs to fluorescent bulbs can save energy, but there other issues?

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  Turning off the lights – will it save the planet?

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We see ads telling us this; we put stickers on wall plates in public places telling us to turn off the lights; increasingly there are motion sensors that turn off the lights after a few seconds of no activity. It is the right thing to do?

• Saving money while keeping cool

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Manage your summer energy bills with a variety of approaches.

• Get the best out of a home security system

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Know what to look for and avoid when shopping for this home protection option.

• What are my home financing options? Part 2

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Learn the FHA home financing options available to you.

• New windows may not guarantee large cost savings

  Published on July 7, 2014
  Understand all the different variables that affect the bottom line, before purchasing new windows.

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  How can I pay for a new appliance?

  Published on June 30, 2014
  Options to consider when purchasing a new appliance or TV for your home.

• Retrieving security deposits can be tricky

  Published on June 30, 2014
  Many renters forget to follow the requirements to get their deposits back and lose the security deposit to the landlord. Find out what you should do if you are a renter and want your security deposit back.

• You can salvage family heirlooms, photos, and other keepsakes after a disaster

  Published on June 23, 2014
  When tornado, flooding, or fire strikes your home, learn quick actions you can take to rescue cherished family items.

• What are my home financing options? Part 1

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Learn the FHA home financing options available to you.

• What is not being said about reverse mortgages?

  Published on June 11, 2014
  There are underlying issues with reverse mortgages that should be considered.

• How much does that home loan actually cost?

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Calculating the cost of a home loan.

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  For your protection, before you buy a home, get it inspected!

  Published on May 1, 2014
  Do you know why you should have a home inspected before purchase? Find out before you buy that new home.