Losing TV remote controls is such a common problem that the average TV watcher will spend 2 weeks of their lifetimes searching for television remote controls. Unfortunately, losing your remotes these days may mean that you can’t even use your device: some televisions, DVD players and Blu-ray players have become so streamlined that you can …
Why You Should Invest in Real Estate
Real estate is fundamental to society’s prosperity — a study conducted by Fortune Magazine reported that 97% of all wealth was either created or held in property. Investing in real estate is a smart way to protect your money, because there are lots of ways to increase your returns. Anyone who is interested in purchasing …
Choosing Clothes to Charitably Contribute
Every year, the average American household throws away 68 pounds of clothing, which adds up to 12 million pounds discarded nationwide. That’s a lot of clothing sitting around in landfills that could have been used as charitable donations instead. Fortunately, more and more people are jumping on the clothing donation bandwagon! In 2006, the donation …
A Short Guide to Common Types of Mortgages
Home ownership is part of the American dream, but it’s not always a reality. Part of what hinders people from buying a home is that it is the single largest purchase they will ever make. The process can be confusing and trying to figure out how to pay for the home is one of the …
7 Tips for Buying or Selling a Home
If you’re thinking about listing your home for sale or you’re trying to buy real estate, you should learn everything you can about how to sell your house or how to buy a home. Working with a real estate agent is an important step in making sure you make all the right decisions, because they …
How Your Smartphone Can Help You Care for a Patient or Loved One
Whether you’re caring for a loved one with complex care needs like dementia and memory loss or you work for an elder care program, one of the best pieces of senior care technology you can use is your smartphone. There are various types of elder care programs and apps you can use to provide the …
Make Your New Year’s Resolution About Giving with These Three Tips for Donating to Charity
If you’re like many people, you can take great pride in donating to the less fortunate. Donations of clothing, food, household goods, and toys are all especially welcome during the holidays, but some people don’t know where exactly to give those items. However, when considering the best charities to donate to, it’s important to know …
Two Things To Consider Before Purchasing Luxury Real Estate
A recent survey shows that home sales are booming — and for nearly all demographics. In fact, millennials — a group notorious for their recent financial struggles — are on track to buy the more homes than anyone else. And that means more Americans, young and a little less young, are purchasing a greater number …
Apartment Rentals Trump Home Ownership and Housing Market Comes to a Halt
The American housing market made a strong post-recession recovery, and has even thrived in some areas of the country. Now, however, the residential real estate recovery can be described as sluggish at best with housing market taking a huge step back due to November’s decreasing housing rates, the lowest they’ve been since August according to …
From Charity Pick Ups to Easy Drop Offs, Here are Three Simple Ways to Donate Clothing This Winter
The holidays are a time for giving, but they also signal the beginning of the long and cold winter months throughout many parts of the United States. It can be difficult for families who struggle to get enough food and adequate shelter to stay warm during the bitter weather, so many charity organizations look for …