Mustering up enough energy to hit the gym can be tough, especially if you usually go first thing in the morning or after a long day of work. But there are a few things you can do to make sure you can push through that workout and finish strong.
Hydrate.Without a well-hydrated body, your muscles won’t be able to perform at their best, and fatigue will set in long before you’re able to put in the effort needed for a beneficial sweat session. Try to drink at least twenty-four ounces of water befor...
Real estate is a year-round proposition, so exterior staging and curb appeal are always important. When getting your home ready to sell, it’s a good idea to take some time to drive around the block, and then pull up in front as if you were seeing your house for the first time. This will allow you to pick out things that might turn off potential buyers and spruce up areas that need improvement.
Here are ten ways to make your winter listing look warmer, cozier, and more beautiful when buyers and...
Many Americans don’t realize how much water their family uses in a typical day or how much of that water is wasted. Conserving water can help to protect the environment and lower your bills.
How to Save Water in the House
If you typically leave the water running while you wash dishes, brush your teeth or shave, that can waste hundreds of gallons each month. Work on breaking the habit to reduce your water bills.
There are plenty of desirable features in an old home, such as original hardwood floors, antique cabinetry, and gorgeous molding, but maintaining these features or restoring them to their original glory can be a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of tips and tricks to keeping your old home’s best points looking like new.
Original Hardwood Floors
Keep older wood in tip-top shape by filling in scratches and dents with stain or marker, and then buffing the floors with a fine-grit sander or polis...
As a parent, you’ve undoubtedly thought about your child’s college education—no matter what their current age is. And if you’re planning on paying their way, or at least helping them out, cost is certainly a factor.
Unless you’ve got a huge sum of cash to plunk down when it’s time to pay, chances are you’ll need to find multiple ways to fund your child’s education.
Here are seven options to consider:
FAFSAWhether you or your child is paying, begin by filling out the Free Application for Federal...
We’ve all experienced it: The phone rings and you don’t recognize the number, but you answer anyway. The voice on the other end of the line is cheerful, knows your name, and starts asking personal or financial questions.
Some unwanted calls, such as those from telemarketers, are more annoying than harmful, but others might be scams that could lead to damaging identity theft or significant money loss.
That’s why caution is key.
To help consumers stop unwanted robocalls and avoid phone scams, the...
If you want to open a savings or checking account or take out a loan, you have an array of options, including thousands of banks and credit unions. It’s important to understand the differences between them to figure out which would be better for you.
Structure and MembershipBanks work to earn profits, while credit unions are nonprofit institutions. Banks and credit unions provide many of the same services, such as checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages and investment options. Deposits...
