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10 Healthy Changes for You and Your Pocketbook
You may be paying for a few things that aren’t benefiting your health or your budget. Even small changes can add up to big savings when you take a closer look at your spending habits. The purpose of this article is to inspire you to make a few healthy changes for you and your wallet. 1. Choose Water Ordering a soft drink or glass of tea will cost to $2.00 – $4.00 at an average restaurant. The cost for the
5 Rules for Organizing Your Home
Being organized can help reduce the stress in your life. Organizing your home so that things are easier to find when you need them, clutter isn’t in the way, and cleaning doesn’t seem like a monumental task are good reasons to approach organization strategically. Let us help you with a few tips to make your home more tidy and keep it that way. These 5 rules will help guide your success in organizing your home: 1. Don’t Procrastinate Piles of
Saving to Buy a Home in Texas
The traditional advice for saving to buy a home is to save 20% of the purchase price for the down payment. The truth is that there are great mortgage options that have much lower down payment requirements. When saving to buy a home in Texas, you should also be familiar with what costs to expect in the buying process. In this article we will answer the big questions to help you form a better understanding of saving to buy a
10 Free Ways to Practice Self Care During the Day
Focusing on self care doesn’t have to cost a thing. While it’s nice to get a massage or spend a day at the spa, there are a number of ways that you can practice self care for free each day. This article highlights 10 daily habits that you can use to practice self care. 1. Stretch With the increasing number of jobs that require sitting at a computer, it’s important to keep in mind that your body needs to move.
Mortgage Interest Rates: Buying & Refinancing
Interest rates are often a topic of conversation when people start talking about the housing market. However, finding the mortgage option that is best for you is not just about the interest rates you find online. In this article we will discuss interest rates and how they factor into your mortgage options. Can I shop for mortgage interest rates online? You can look at the range of interest rates offered on the websites of mortgage companies. This however, is not
Should I Buy or Rent
There are equally good reasons to decide to either buy or rent a home. It is a decision you should make based on your goals and financial future. In this article we will ask and answer some of the big questions you should consider when you are deciding whether to buy or rent a home. Does paying your own mortgage sound better than paying someone else’s? Yes – Home ownership is a way to invest in your own wealth. When
Free and Cheap Summer Activities: Kids and Teens
The summer months are packed with opportunities for your kids to play and learn by doing new things. We have a few ideas for free or relatively inexpensive activities for your kids and teens this summer. These summer activities aren’t about keeping your kids entertained. Engaging with family, the community, and opportunities for learning this list of free summer activities is very valuable in action. Explore the City: Summer Activities The Library Your local library will have summer programs for
Summer Selfie Challenge
This summer selfie challenge is designed for big kids and teens with a smart phone. Engaging with with nature, family, friends, and positive interactions in the community, this challenge highlights the positive capabilities of technology through the camera lens. Complete the challenge by checking ALL of the boxes this Summer: Take a selfie with… Your parents and/or grandparents Someone who has made a positive impact on your life. Your best friend, brother, or sister Someone who changed your opinion on
