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An end of the year job transfer can be quite exciting for a number of reasons. For starters, such transfers oftentimes come with the promise of higher pay and/or a higher position within the company. Moreover, they offer new opportunities to experience a new part of the country, or even a new part of the […]

For many, the end of the year represents a special time when memories are made and shared with family and friends. For others, it is a time to reflect and plan ahead. And for taxpayers everywhere, it is a time to consider which strategic moves could have you paying a little (or a lot) less […]

The holiday season offers seemingly endless opportunities to relax with family and friends while sharing the simpler things in life. It also offers quite a few opportunities to indulge in bad habits such as overeating and overspending! No one wants to start the new year with a financial hangover from the holiday celebrations, which is […]

Preparing for Christmas can be hectic: here are a few tips that can help you make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Make a list. When it comes to giving gifts, Santa Claus got this one right. You don’t necessarily need to take tabs on who’s been naughty or nice, but making a comprehensive […]

If you’re looking to purchase a home in December, then there are two important pieces of news that you should keep in mind. The good news is that the December housing market tends to favor buyers quite heavily: after all, relatively few people are looking to purchase homes during this time of year, so you […]

If you feel like time is flying–you’re not alone. Like it or not, we’re already well into November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With so many holidays that frequently inspire decoration all bunched together at the end of the year, it can be difficult to keep up. If you have yet to decorate […]

Trying to sell your home during the holiday season can be challenging. After all, statistics show that the majority of buyers try to buy in the spring and summer months. This is due to several reasons, most notably in order to take advantage of friendly weather, and to ensure that kids can start and finish […]

Winter is a unique time of year to buy a home. There will typically be less selection available, as the majority of sellers and buyers alike prefer to work during the busy seasons of spring and summer. At the same time, along with this lower selection comes increased motivation from the people who are still […]

As the winter months approach, we are reminded of how our household energy use skyrockets. This hurts not only the environment, but our wallets. The questions becomes, how do we balance cost efficiency and comfort? Luckily, there are many simple solutions to this seasonal dilemma. Continue reading to learn 6 tips for saving energy this […]

Halloween is one of America’s most beloved holidays. So much so that some people start preparing for the occasion months in advance. However, don’t fret if you’re only now getting started. There is still plenty of time to get your home ready for October 31st. Continue reading for 4 easy and fun Halloween tips for […]