What Is a Soft Credit Inquiry?
Sept 7, 2022 You probably understand that when you apply for a loan, the lender will check your credit report. You may also know that a credit inquiry could have an adverse effect on your credit score. However, did you know that there are two types of credit checks? One [...]
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Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season
December 1, 2021 The holiday season is a time to reflect on the good, connect with family and friends, and celebrate annual traditions. But it is easy to get caught up in the excitement so, how do you make each hour of the holiday season feel special? Fun [...]
Top 10 Stores with Black Friday 2021 Deals
November 16, 2021 Black Friday is quickly approaching. This year it falls on November 26th, 2021, but many deals are live well before that date. Also, look for many specials to run through Cyber Monday. So which stores potentially have the best bargains? Check out the list below to [...]
Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving
November 2, 2021 Most of us look forward to endless feasting on Thanksgiving Day. But it is far from a walk in the park for a busy person hosting or attending dinner, who hopes to live up to the expectations of hungry guests or hosts. Plus, everyone has [...]
A Quick Guide on Traveling for the Holidays
November 2, 2021 Will you be traveling this holiday season? Be sure to prepare ahead of time. While spontaneous travel may be fun, a well-planned vacation can be a better option. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend any type of travel for unvaccinated people – even if [...]
Holiday Shopping Supply Chain Issues
November 2, 2021 With the holidays approaching, people will be wading through many issues that beset holiday shoppers every year, with some additional potential issues this year. The supply chain concerns may make holiday shopping this year the most challenging to date. The pandemic’s effects on the 2020 retail holiday [...]
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
October 20, 2021 You’re getting ready to trick-or-treat, but perhaps you still haven’t come up with a Halloween costume. All of your friends have already come up with something, and maybe you’re feeling left out. Whether you have a week to get things sorted out, or you’re in [...]
8 Haunted Locations That You Can Travel To
October 6, 2021 Many people dream of visiting the infamous places that have inspired horror stories for generations, but for most of us, those places may be out of reach. Fortunately, with a little bit of planning, those haunted locations aren’t nearly as out of reach as you [...]
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
September 22, 2021 Fall is the perfect opportunity to tackle basic chores that will help make winter even more cheerful and avoid unpleasant surprises later. Here is a helpful fall home maintenance checklist, so you can help ensure your yard and home are ready for winter. Stay Ahead [...]
Top Travel Destinations for Fall Foliage
September 8, 2021 Fall foliage is the beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves we see covering trees in the autumn months. These vibrant colors come about as the chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down due to the changes in daylight and temperature. It’s considered peak season for fall foliage when 50 to [...]
Back-to-School Shopping for All Ages
Group of elementary school kids running at school, back view August 25, 2021 Back-to-school shopping can be a very exciting time of year. It can also quickly become stressful, especially if you have kids in different grades. Different grades need different supplies, and the cost can really [...]
