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Remodeling A Bathroom On A Budget – What Is The Cost And Return?
When remodeling a bathroom on a budget, think about how much it will cost and what the return is. It depends on the size of the bathroom. Q: What is a realistic cost to remodel a master bathroom or a typical price range I should be looking at? A: We recently wrote a story about [...]
Understanding Obamacare: Health Insurance Exchanges
Nearly four years after Congress passed the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, one of its most prominent features will begin in October—the Health Insurance Marketplace. According to a recent survey done for InsuranceQuotes.com by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, only 10 percent of Americans claim to be very knowledgeable about the Affordable Care [...]
Inexpensive Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Today’s real estate market is uncertain, and homeowners want to do whatever they can to increase the value of their homes—even if they’re not planning to sell in the near future. Updating the look of your home doesn’t have to bust your budget. Lisa Laube, chief merchandising officer for Floor & Decor, says that a [...]
Ilyce Glink Show – Best Vacation Spots In America – May 26, 2013
Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: Where are the best vacation spots in America, and how does this compare to the regular home market? On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB radio, Ilyce discussed where the best vacation spots in America currently are. She also talked about what is going on in the regular [...]
What to Know When Buying a Car On a Budget
If you are in the market for a new car, keep in mind the many costs, including lease or loan payments, insurance, gas, and maintenance, that can quickly eat away at your monthly budget. Make sure you factor these into your financial calculations. Having said that, it is most important to get a good deal [...]
Five Ways to Use Social Media for Home Remodeling
Remodeling your home can be a daunting task, and it’s not just about the money. Whether you’re giving your entire home a facelift or you’re focusing on a single room, a remodeling project will take a great deal of time and effort. What do you want the finished product to look like? What are your [...]
Buying a Car While Refinancing Home
Buying a car while refinancing your home can cause some problems if you don't have a lot of cash available. Q: Is it ok to buy a car while I am refinancing my home if I am paying cash for the car? A: If you don't take out a loan for the car and you [...]
Mileage-based Car Insurance: A Bonus for Teen Drivers and Their Families
Many well-meaning parents simply add their teen drivers to their existing insurance policy. The parents then focus more on driving lessons for their teens than on insurance alternatives. But given young drivers’ learning curve, families may want to find a mileage-based policy that offers savings, solid coverage, and the ability to improve their children’s road skills, [...]
Home Improvement Projects That Add Value
Today Ilyce Glink talks about home improvement projects that add value to your home and pay for themselves. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned cash fixing up your home, you’ll want to get the biggest bang for your buck. But do you know which home improvement project has the biggest payoff? Remodeling Magazine routinely [...]
Best Options for Financing Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects can be financed in different ways. The best options depend on if you want to refinance or use your savings. Q: I have about $30,000 in savings and want to finish my basement. Would it be best to use the cash I have in savings to pay for it or should I [...]