5 Etiquette Tips When Contractors Are Working in Your Home

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Etiquette’s a facet of daily life for most people. Proper etiquette determines how you greet people when you see them in a store. It determines how you address emails. While most people are familiar with societal and workplace etiquette, some situations can be tricky to navigate. Suppose contractors are coming to renovate your home, and you’re […]

A Week in Tampa, FL, on a $75,000 Salary

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Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. This week, a systems analyst who makes $75,000 a year at one of the nation’s best car insurance providers in Tampa, FL, lets us experience a week in his shoes. Occupation: Systems Analyst Age: 31 Location: Tampa, […]

How Can a College Counselor Help You Decide You Want to Pursue a Trade?

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College counselors are a key feature in the transition from youth education to further, adult varieties that will propel you into your eventual career. The college admissions process can be daunting for many, and this is made even harder by the fact that many young people simply don’t know what they want to do when […]

How to Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection

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Sticking to a regular home maintenance schedule is vital for your home’s upkeep. Monitoring your home’s exterior, appliances, and systems is the best way to prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Every homeowner should keep a home maintenance checklist to ensure all tasks are done on time. Take a look at the essential DIY inspections you […]

How to Get Your Community Involved in a Fundraiser

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Planning a fundraiser can be a lot of fun if you take the time to get people involved. If you’re considering planning a community fundraiser, a great way to approach it is to start with contacts in your network, help them to feel invested, and advertise in creative ways. For more on these and some […]

3 Investments That Will Help Your Home Run More Smoothly

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Your home should be your haven, not a source of stress. Unfortunately, it can be tough to keep everything about your home running smoothly. Between maintenance, energy usage, and cleaning, home care is no easy feat. Thankfully, there are a few ways to combat out-of-control upkeep. A few of these options can save you money, […]

How New Technology Is Trying To Keep Us Safer

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There’s no denying the profound influence technological advancements have had on the quality of human existence. Better and faster communication, improved access to information, and more productivity are some of the many benefits various tech inventions have brought to the modern world. Technological advancements also continue to make the world a safer place in numerous […]

3 Ways To Get Your Home Looking and Feeling Great

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Whether you’ve recently moved into a new home and want to spruce it up, or you simply want to boost your personal enjoyment of your current home, making it more comfortable and getting it looking great are two extremely effective ways to go about it. There’s an old saying “look good, feel good” about dressing […]