Perennials bloom year after year, bringing color to your garden every spring and summer. Native plants provide essential food and shelter for native wildlife and supporting biodiversity. And are easy to maintain once established, because they have adapted to your climate. Why not try some native perennials to spruce up your yard? Here are a few to...
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8 Native Perennials for a Care-Free, Colorful Garden
Topics: Lifestyle
From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it – sometimes even sight unseen.
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
What I Wish I Could Teach My Younger Self About Money
Have you ever wished you could reach out through time to give your younger self some advice? Robyn from A Dime Saved is a Dime Earned has some important money tips she has picked up along the way she wishes she had learned earlier in life:
Topics: Financial Education
The Benefits of Cinnamon
While it may seem hard to believe as most of us are enduring the heat of summer, Fall is right around the corner! And it’s not just the season of pumpkin everything. Cinnamon is a popular spice in the cooler months. Especially around the holidays. But with the health benefits this common spice offers, there are plenty of reasons to consider using...
Topics: Lifestyle
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%).
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
How to Build Wealth in 10 Years
The word, “wealthy” probably means different things to different people. We tend to think of millionaires and billionaires when we hear the word. What financial experts mean when they talk about wealth is increasing your net worth over time and doing it in a way that gives you freedom, stability and options. Here are some expert tips on how to...
Topics: Financial Education
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Weeds
Lawn care may feel like a chore, but we all know it is important and helps boost your home’s value. You may have a garden to tend to in addition to your lawn. You may have special landscaping. Regardless of the set up of your property, weed control is likely a concern. Here are some common mistakes homeowners can make when trying to manage weeds:
Topics: Lifestyle, Homeowners
A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
What Are the Benefits of a Mutual Bank?
Do all banks seem the same? If so, you might want to take a closer look. After all, there are more than 10,000 banks in the U.S., and each one offers its own unique set of services, branch locations, account fees, interest rates, and more. Banks can be categorized into several types, each with distinct functions and target audiences.
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
How Extreme Heat Affects Your Mental Health
Much of the U.S. has been dealing with extreme heat this summer. We all know the dangers this kind of weather poses to our physical health. But what about our mental wellbeing? Carolina Pena, a licensed professional counselor and mental health therapist, was interviewed by journalist Sam Baker, and explains the ways extreme temperatures can impact...
Topics: Lifestyle
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