Jackson Hewitt Tax Review
Note: I’ve updated this Jackson Hewitt Tax Review post to include tax tips for 2021 from Jackson Hewitt online. Also, for the second year in a row, both of my daughters used the service and loved it. Both of my … Read More
Money
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Get Your Taxes Done Fast
Getting your taxes done is a lot like getting a health checkup. You know you need to do it. Even so, you’re tempted to put it off. However, once your taxes are done–or your health checkup completed–you feel great. This … Read More
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
Are you wondering how to get your home ready to sell–and sell fast and for the most money? You’re smart–the part about getting your house ready to sell. That’s because many homeowners don’t realize how much work goes into getting … Read More
Water from the Dehumidifier
Is the water from the dehumidifier close to overflowing? You’re likely not alone. Now that we are full on into summer, your dehumidifier may be working overtime. Don’t have a dehumidifier yet? Looking to buy one? Well, let me spend … Read More
Do You Know Your FICO® Score?
Recently, my husband and I applied for a home equity line of credit (HELOC). We’d been watching our FICO® Score via one of our credit card statements. We knew that being in the 700s and 800s meant we should have … Read More
My Shopping Stylist Experience: An Allume Review
Update for 2021: Unfortunately, Allume has gone out of business. The first time I worked with a shopping stylist for new clothing, the stylist took me to a variety of stores to go shopping. In one day we hit up … Read More
How to Protect Yourself After the Equifax Security Breach
A version of this article on the Equifax security breach originally appeared on Parade.com By now you’ve likely heard about the recent Equifax security breach. This security breach could have put as many as 143 million Americans at financial risk. … Read More
Best Cooking Equipment During Kitchen Renovation
Eight years ago we started an extensive kitchen renovation. It started with a wall of cabinets we tore down ourselves and progressed to where the kitchen was down to the studs–walls, floors and ceiling. Then the kitchen renovation started to … Read More
Tips for Selling on Amazon FBA
Years ago when our family was first looking to make extra money, I started selling stuff on eBay, Craigslist and through local Facebook groups. I even wrote a book on it–called Toss, Keep, Sell; the book was all about clearing … Read More