Indoor Plants to Refresh Your Space
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
A Checklist for Retiring Early
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it.
Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone with an annual salary of $50,000, that would mean having $500,000 saved in retirement funds.
Why St. Louis Is Among the Hottest Housing Markets in 2025 — What It Means for You
Monday, August 4th, 2025
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in St. Louis anytime soon, you’re in luck, as St. Louis was recently named one of the hottest housing markets of 2025 by Zillow. With homes selling in less than a month on average, it pays to have a solid strategy whether listing your home or making your next offer.
Everything You Need to Know About Safe Rooms
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
If youre considering a safe room in your next home, these are the latest features you should know about…
These arent simply steel-lined closets behind trap doors, but rather, fully fortified luxury accommodations that can seamlessly blend in with the rest of a residence.
What Are Your Rights in Debt Collection?
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
If debt collectors are calling or sending you letters demanding payment, you may be worried"and for good reason.
Not only can having a debt in collections stay on your credit report for up to seven years, but it can seem like youre being barraged by debt collection notices from a different company than the original creditor you owed. It can be confusing.
Buying a Car When You Have an Upside-Down Loan
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth"called being upside down on a loan"can make buying a new vehicle difficult.
The negative equity can mean getting less for your old car at trade-in, or coming up with the extra money to pay off the old debt. Cars depreciate quickly, so the urge to switch to a new car after a few years can leave you with an older car thats worth less than the loan.
4 Tips to Pick the Right Artwork for Your Home
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Keep these tips in mind when selecting artwork for your home.
Golden Rule of Art Acquisition
Surround yourself with works that truly inspire and excite you.
Size and Scale
Whether its a painting or a sculpture, try to maintain a sense of size and scale thats appropriate to the room.
Consider the Atmosphere
A Breakdown of How Student Loans Work
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Federal student loans are often the first step for students looking for help paying for college.
While theyre not the only type of loan available for college students, theyre the most common. It’s also important to note that they’re different than private student loans. Here are some of the main differences:
Following are the four types of student loans offered by the federal government:
4 Luxury Countertops for Your Kitchen
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Best Ways to Use Credit Card Concierge
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Somewhere on your credit card statement"or maybe even on the back of the card"is contact information for a credit card concierge. The service is usually free, and while it isn’t available on all credit cards, many travel rewards cards offer it as a way to have someone do some tasks for you. Requests can be made over the phone or by filling out an online form.
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