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This Valentine’s Day: A Box of Chocolates and a Health Insurance Plan
Feb 2010

Valentine’s Day is a popular day to get engaged.  But with expensive rings and wedding plans on their minds, few couples will be asking how health insurance factors into their future. That’s unfortunate, because the fact is that marriage can add an extra layer of complexity to health insurance choices, and the right health plan can help a life-long partnership get off to a financially solid start.

Below is a series of questions and answers designed to help newly engaged or married couples find the best health insurance solution for their needs and budget this holiday: more...

Save Time and Money the Easy Way
Dec 2009

It’s easy to get lost in the maze of online savings promotions. You can click away an afternoon in no time, wondering if the amount you saved in the end was worth the time you invested. You know there are credible sites, like LegalZoom.com, but how do you sort out the rest? How do you find the real deals from a site you can trust that’s free? The answer is easy: Offers.com. more...

Is It Time to Consult an Attorney About Your Bills?
Nov 2009

For most of us "collection," "bills," "debts," "interest," "mortgage," and "past-due" are words or phrases that instantly raise our blood pressure. Nearly everyone has debt and most of us fall behind from time to time; we all accidentally miss a payment here and there or occasionally have to do some serious juggling to keep the lights on and the house up-to-date. Not everyone needs an attorney, however. Recognizing when it is time to ask for help is difficult because we are used to worrying about money. more...

Renting 101
Sep 2009

Whether you're a first-time renter or someone who's been renting for years, finding and renting a new place can be intimidating. Because your home is such a big part of your life, it's important to find the right place. And your housing is probably the biggest expense in your budget, so it's equally important to make sure you're getting a fair deal.

Here are our tips for making sure your next rental is a home sweet home.
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