If you have a young driver at home, you know how hard it is to keep them from behind the wheel. While they might have earned some new freedoms, the road can be a scary place for inexperienced drivers. Consider these tips to help them get home safely:
4 Handy Apps to Help You Plan Your Next Road Trip
There are many ways to travel in the United States, but the classic road trip has them all beat. When you’re getting ready to hit the road, consider downloading these apps to make everything go as smoothly as possible:
Health Savings Account 101
Medical expenses can extend way beyond the bill you receive from your doctor’s office. If you have a high-deductible health plan, you may be privy to a health savings account (HSA). With an HSA, you can deposit tax-free funds earmarked for paying off a range of medical costs including copayments and deductibles. Here is a closer look at the basics...
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
Insurance Coverage for Financed Cars
Financing a car through a financial institution will influence what insurance policy you need to buy. If you are taking out a loan to help pay for your new or pre-owned vehicle, you will not only need to purchase insurance to satisfy your state’s requirements, but also those of your lender.
Topics: Lifestyle
Ideas for Cutting Down on Screen Time
Do you reach for your phone the moment you receive a notification? Do you often spend 30 minutes scrolling through social media when you only meant to spend five? If you’re ready to kick these habits, follow these simple tips for reducing your screen time:
Topics: Lifestyle
Sedans You Can Still Buy New
With crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks at peak popularity, a new sedan might seem harder to come by. Ford, one of the world’s biggest automakers, no longer offers a single sedan in its lineup. But if you know where to look, you’ll find there are plenty of great cars out there you can buy brand-new.
Topics: Lifestyle
Knee-Friendly Exercises to Avoid Squats or Lunges
If your knees hurt, go-to exercises like squats and lunges can turn a self-improvement session into a world of pain. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives you can use to stay fit without putting undue pressure on your knees.
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5 Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Grow
Bringing the outdoors in is a great way to add life, a touch of color, and a burst of brightness into your home. However, be careful before grabbing any specimen from your local nursery. Even if you and the human members of your family know not to munch on leaves, flowers, or stems, your four-legged family members may not. The following plants,...
Topics: Lifestyle, Homeowners
Beyond Breakfast: 2 Creative Egg Recipes
When was the last time you ate eggs for a meal other than breakfast — that wasn’t egg salad or deviled eggs? Chances are you haven’t explored the humble egg to its full culinary potential and have relegated it to mere omelets and scrambles. Revive your love of eggs by trying these two iconic egg dishes from other continents:
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Tips for Fixing Your Sleep Schedule
Getting enough sleep is integral to living a happy, healthy life. When you rest, your mind and body get a chance to recover and recharge for the next day. Whether you’ve found yourself staying up a bit too late, or you recently changed work schedules, there are many ways to get your sleep schedule back on track:
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