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10 Ways to Combat Inflation as an Individual
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A Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation: 7 Things to Consider
Blog If you carry balances on numerous credit cards or have other outstanding unsecured loans you pay monthly, you may have thought about combining them so you only have one payment each month; this is known as debt consolidation. Specifically, debt consolidation is [...]
Why Is Financial Literacy Important?
Blog Financial literacy is understanding how to manage your personal finances. It includes skills like budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing, and day-to-day money management. According to Standard & Poor’s Global Financial Literacy Survey, only 57 percent of Americans are considered financially literate. If you’re not sure [...]
Insider Tips for Getting the Best Deal on Engagement Rings
Blog Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air! Engagement rings are one of the most expensive purchases a person will make in their lifetime, making it extremely important to determine a budget before visiting the jewelry store. [...]
Marriage Advice- How to Combine Finances After Marriage
Blog One thing is for certain, marriage is full of challenges – and perhaps nothing is more challenging to a marriage than finances. After the wedding day, couples need to know that the journey of a thousand miles and decades into the future [...]
What Are Installment Loans and How Do They Work?
Blog Even if you’re not familiar with the term, you probably know something about installment loans. You may have even had one. If you own a home with a mortgage or have ever financed a car, those agreements to repay a debt over [...]
Camping: Rustic vs. Luxury
Blog Camping is a popular outdoor activity and can be a great way to blow off steam and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When camping, you have the opportunity to enjoy nature and take part in outdoor activities. [...]
Top Spring Break Destinations for Students and Families
Blog March is right around the corner, which means spring break is nearly upon us. Spring break can be an ideal time for students and families to travel, mentally decompress, and have a good time. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the [...]
Top Home Improvement Projects That Could Add Value to Your Home
Blog Upgrades and renovations to your home may help to increase the value. Owning a home requires regular maintenance to retain its property value, but you can also include home improvement projects that offer a significant return on investment (“ROI”). You may find [...]
Top Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day
Blog If you and your partner are adventurous travel bugs, a romantic getaway is one of the best gifts you can share with them on Valentine’s Day. As countries lift travel bans, it may be time to pack your bags and head out [...]
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Your Comprehensive Guide to Debt Consolidation Loans
Blog If you live in America, there’s a good chance you have some debt. Whether you have a few credit cards or several student loans, it’s hard to escape the world of debt. However, debt consolidation loans may be way you can better [...]
How do you calculate & effectively improve your credit score?
Blog A credit score may be used by various companies in their evaluation of whether to do business with you. Your credit score may determine whether you can rent a car, lease an apartment, qualify for a mortgage, finance a car, or get [...]
What is debt-to-income ratio?
Blog Debt-to-income ratio (DTI) What is debt-to-income ratio and why is it important? These are all great questions and in this article we will do our best to answer them. Your debt-to-income ratio, also known as DTI, is a measure of how [...]
Best ways to save money on groceries
Blog Best ways to save money on groceries Groceries are a necessity, but they don’t necessarily have to break the bank. Here are our 7 tips to spend less and save money when buying groceries. 1. Establish a budget Establishing a budget [...]
Am I qualified to receive a personal loan online?
Blog If you are searching for the best way to get a loan, storefront lenders are not your only options. Let us tell you about another option, online personal loans. Today will show you how to apply for [...]
Private: State Sales Tax Holidays for 2018
Blog With back-to-school season looming ahead, it’s a good idea to start looking for ways to save on all those end of summer purchases. We took a look at the states we are currently located in, and found [...]
5 Valentine’s Day Ideas on a Budget
Blog Romantic Valentines Ideas on a Budget Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you are single, or have been in a significant relationship for many years, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to spoil the people/person you love. We have [...]
Back-to-school money-saving tips.
Blog It’s that time of the year again, when the swimsuits and patio furniture displays are being replaced by back-to-school supplies! Whether you have kids getting excited for school in the fall, a college student ready to leave [...]
Private: State Sales Tax Holidays for 2016
Blog With back-to-school season looming ahead, it’s a good idea to start looking for ways to save on all those end of summer purchases. We took a look at the states we are currently located in, and found [...]
Furniture Buying Tips
Blog Purchasing new furniture can be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to change the look of your home. If you are interested in a new piece of furniture, we have gathered some tips from furniture retailers [...]
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Top 10 Technologies that changed our lives in the 2010s
Blog “Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.” Dr. Emmett Brown – Back to the Future Ok, so maybe we still need roads. Hollywood usually over-estimates how technology will be in the future. Back to the Future 2 came out in [...]
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 2019
Blog Clark Griswold: [Revealing his Christmas “bonus”] It’s a one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club. Cousin Eddie: Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Looking for gift ideas for the [...]
Best Deals of the Season!
Blog Deals of the Season! Black Friday, November 29th, 2019, looks to be one of the best in recent years. Most sales run through the weekend, some already live online. We have compiled a list of some of the best deals, in [...]
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Crowds or Clicks?
Blog Black Friday & Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping days in existence. They both represent the start of the holiday shopping seasons, big sales, great deals, and savings. But which of these days is the best day to shop? On [...]
Haunted Houses in Houston: Top 5 Screams Around Southeast Texas
Blog Searching for haunted houses in Houston? Well, Houston…we have a problem. There are many great haunted attractions in Southeast Texas, so narrowing down the best can be difficult. Texas has been known for screams ever since Leatherface and the rest of the [...]
Haunted Houses in Dallas: Top 5 Terrors Around Northern Texas
Blog Looking for haunted houses in Dallas and the surrounding area? That’s a scary task. Everything is bigger in Texas and the list of haunted attractions in Dallas is no different. Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in the United States [1] so now is [...]
Haunted Houses in PA: Top 5 Haunts in Pennsylvania
Blog Looking for haunted houses in PA? Well then this list has you covered! It is estimated that the haunted attraction business is a billion-dollar industry.[1] Since there is so much competition, it is hard narrowing down the best haunted houses in Pennsylvania, or [...]
Haunted Houses in Maryland: Top 5 Scares in the Old Line State
Blog Are you looking for haunted houses in Maryland? Then this list is for you! There are currently more Haunted Houses nationwide (2,700 locations) than Target stores (1,800 locations).[1] So deciding which scary attractions to visit in any state can be difficult. To help [...]
Sales Tax Holidays in 2019
Blog With back-to-school season just ahead, it’s a great time to start looking for ways to save on end-of-summer purchases with Sales Tax Holidays in 2019. What is a Sales Tax Holiday? A Sales Tax Holiday is a limited-time period where a [...]
Amazon® Prime Day 2019
Blog What is Amazon® Prime Day? Amazon® Prime Day is an annual shopping event exclusively for Amazon® Prime members. Amazon® Prime Day typically takes place during mid-July and lasts only 48 hours. Amazon® Prime Day is packed with awesome deals, exciting product [...]
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Home Improvement Projects that Add Value
Blog When it comes to adding value to your home – there are some home improvement options that are better than others. In this week’s post we look at five home improvement projects that are among the best for adding equity to [...]
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2015 Holiday Sweepstakes Winners
Blog Nicole from Allentown, PA was one of our lucky 2015 Holiday Sweepstakes winners! Unfamiliar with Mariner Finance, she saw a friend share the sweepstakes link on Facebook. Since it was a quick and easy survey, Nicole decided to enter the sweepstakes. She [...]
2014 Holiday Sweepstakes Winners!
Blog Deborah, from Owings Mills, MD, was one of our lucky 2014 Holiday Sweepstakes winners! Deborah was overjoyed when she received the winning email notification on the night of December 11th. When asked about her reaction to winning the [...]
Private: 2013 Holiday Sweepstakes Winners!
Teresa Cothron, Murfreesboro, TN Blog Alice Cook, Glen Burnie, MD Alice Cook, from Glen Burnie, MD, was one of our 2013 Holiday Sweepstakes winners! Alice was overjoyed when she received the winning email on the night of December 16, 2013. She exclaimed, [...]
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Private: Top Affordable Day Trips in Kentucky
Blog Day Trips in Kentucky Day Trips in Kentucky are great for the whole family to enjoy. KY nicknamed the “Blue Grass State” because of the bluegrass found in many of its fertile soil pastures, is known for its [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in Delaware
Blog Day Trips in Delaware For a state that has just three counties, and is only 96 miles long from north to south, day trips in Delaware are packed with plenty of fun and affordable things to do! [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in Florida
Blog Now is the best time to plan a day trip in Florida! Planning a Florida day trip during the offseason will help reduce your costs and allow you to still enjoy the attractions. Thinking about extending your day trip into a [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in North Carolina
Blog Day Trips in North Carolina Day trips in North Carolina can be filled with historic and exciting attractions great for the whole family. From the Eastern Shore region of the Outer Banks, to the Western Appalachian Mountain [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in Tennessee
Blog Tennessee, the "Volunteer State", offers travelers a seemingly endless list of scenic attractions, natural wonders, museums, family fun, and more. If you’re planning a day trip to Tennessee, check out our breakdown of attractions you’ll want to add to your itinerary [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in New York
Blog If you enjoy exploring nature, shopping at some of the largest and most famous stores in the world, and appreciate top-notch entertainment, planning a day trip to New York is a must. From the “Big Apple” to natural wonders such as [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in Ohio
Blog Affordable Day Trips in Ohio If you are in the process of planning day trips in Ohio with your family this summer this may be the perfect article for you. There are over 70 state parks you [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in Maryland
Blog Day Trips in Maryland Make the most of your summer by planning a day trip in Maryland with your family. Take a trip to Ocean City, MD to enjoy some fun in the sun, or make a visit to Baltimore, MD to [...]
Money-Saving Vacation Tips
Blog How To Save Money On Vacation Regardless if you are going on a day trip or a full on family vacation, Mariner Finance has gathered tips to save you even more money during this fun, yet usually costly [...]
Top Affordable Day Trips in New Jersey
Blog If you are in the process of planning a day trip with your family this summer, consider visiting New Jersey! There is affordable fun for the whole family to enjoy, from beaches along the coast, to a plethora of sporting events [...]