When it comes to potholes and car insurance, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, yes, pothole damage is usually covered—providing you have collision coverage. The bad news: You only get coverage if your claim is higher than your deductible and every claim you file goes on your perm
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11/17/2014
Generator Buying Tips When the electricity suddenly goes out, having a portable generator keeps your home (or at least parts of it) powered up. If you’re tempted to buy one, follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association: How Big? Choose a generator that produces enough power t
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11/17/2014
Put Cash In Your Pocket: Caulk Your Way To Lower Utility Bill Applying caulk and insulation to seal the cracks and openings in your home’s exterior helps keep the air you pay to condition in your home and the outside air out -- and that can lower your utility bill. Use these tips from the Paint
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11/10/2014
If you guessed that cooking fires peak at Thanksgiving, you’re right. What’s more, cooking fires have long been the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries. Help make sure you’re not the victim of a holiday home fire with these tips: Keep a fire extinguisher approved for co
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11/06/2014
What’s Stopping Young People From Buying Homes? Young people still want to be homeowners, they’re just having trouble saving for a downpayment and affording today’s homes. Having younger buyers is important to existing homeowners because first-time homebuyers allow you to sell your starter home
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11/06/2014
These 3 No-Brainer Appliance Fixes Can Save You $$$ When your home appliances stop working, your first instinct may be to pick up the phone and call a repair company. But you can potentially save a great deal of money if you first try these no-brainer appliance fixes, says The Family Handyman.
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11/04/2014
Taking This Class Could Save You Thousands On Your Next Mortgage Would you go to a housing counseling education program if it would save you nearly $10,000 over the life of your mortgage? The Federal Housing Administration is betting you would. It's proposing a new program that would discoun
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11/04/2014
How To Fight For A Lower Property Tax Assessment These days, it's not unusual for property taxes to rise steeply. In many areas, real estate prices are rising at the same time that local governments are seeking more money for schools, law enforcement, fire protection and other needs. While some
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11/04/2014