Posts by Michele Milz
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids A new year is quickly approaching, which means more than 60% of our population is already making a list of resolutions (or goals) they want to accomplish in the coming year. While most of those resolutions may be diet or health-related, it’s always a good idea to include at least…
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Time Management Tips for the Holiday Season
Time Management Tips for the Holiday Season The holidays are fast approaching, and this is about the time that adults grow more stressed as they consider the long to-do list and the schedule full of events. While you may feel the urge to channel your inner Grinch and cancel all of your holiday-related plans, consider…
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Six Points to Consider when Selecting a College
Six Points to Consider when Selecting a College Beginning the college search can be overwhelming – does your student decide where they want to spend the next four years? Here are some tips about what to look for to help narrow down the options, without sacrificing your student’s college-shopping experience. School Size How many students…
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Seven Ways to Avoid Stress this Thanksgiving
Seven Ways to Avoid Stress this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many are already starting to experience stress related to planning, prepping, and executing the perfect holiday meal. Here are some tips to help alleviate some holiday stress and leave more time to enjoy time with loved ones. Make a detailed plan.…
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Halloween Safety: Tips for Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters Halloween is just around the corner, which means families everywhere are anticipating an evening of trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Before you head out for the evening, make this year’s haunted holiday as safe and fun as can be with these great tips: Always walk with a group and/or with a…
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Simple Ways to Save this Halloween
Simple Ways to Save this Halloween Do you remember the good old days of making costumes out of bed sheets and eating homemade treats – like candy apples and peanut brittle? While those inexpensive activities are not as popular as they used to be, with a little creativity and ingenuity, these money-saving options will keep…
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Fall Fixes for your Home
Fall Fixes for the Home Fall is a welcome reprieve from the oppressive heat of summer. It also offers an ideal time to prepare for the colder weather, rainy season, and everything else that comes in Winter. The changing of seasons is a good time to stay on top of any home improvement repairs or…
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Learn the Lingo: Commonly Used Home-Buying Terms
Learn the Lingo: Commonly Used Home-Buying Terms Buying a house can be stressful – especially if you aren’t familiar with some of the terms commonly encountered during the process. To build your confidence, familiarize yourself with the words and definitions listed below. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) features interest rates that can increase or…
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Three Benefits of a Balance Transfer
Three Benefits of a Balance Transfer A balance transfer is a great way to help jumpstart your financial freedom and can benefit the future of your financial wellbeing. Read these benefits below to find out if a balance transfer might be the right move for you and your financial wellness. Lower interest rates. When applying…
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6 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Notebooks, pencils, backpacks, clothes… the start of a new school year requires lots of new supplies which may result in more expenses for parents. Eager to learn a few easy ways to cut costs during this year’s back-to-school shopping season? Just check out these helpful tips below! Follow your (or your child’s) favorite stores on…
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