Part of the joy of owning a home is customizing it and making it your own.
But if you do expect to sell one day, you may want to avoid making radical alterations that could negatively impact its resale value, or that will be a lot of trouble to correct.
How can you personalize your home without creating extra work for yourself down the road? [Read more…] about Ways to personalize your home without creating hassle when you sell
What insurance policies do you need?
As we reach certain life milestones, it can be easy to assume that we can save a few dollars by eliminating certain insurance policies that are no longer needed. This is rarely the case.
What people are most likely to believe they do not need certain insurance policies? Let’s take a look. [Read more…] about People who think they don’t need insurance
Wearing a life jacket, or personal flotation device, is essential for anyone who spends time on or near the water. It’s especially important for families with young children and for weak swimmers.
An effective life jacket must be the correct type and fit correctly. Below are a few tips on choosing the right life jacket. [Read more…] about How to choose the right life jacket
For some empty nesters their house feels lonely without the kids or for others it just makes sense to downsize once they no longer need all that space. No matter the reason, many seniors opt for retirement communities after their children are grown and out of the house. [Read more…] about How to select a retirement community
The age of Medicare eligibility is now 65. For many American adults, this means that 65 is the age at which they can consider retirement. But not everyone has the luxury of waiting. Sometimes retirement must take place before Medicare eligibility due to illness, job loss or family circumstances.
When this happens, the retiree needs to bridge the gap between retirement and Medicare eligibility. There are four primary options to consider. [Read more…] about Bridging the gap between retirement and Medicare
Everyone wants to enjoy their pool during the summer, but few people look forward to the necessary steps of getting it ready for use.
If you’re the type of person that carries out their own pool maintenance what can you do to make the process a little less tedious and a bit faster? Here are some tips. [Read more…] about What to do before opening your pool
Selling your home can be a daunting and intense process. Even if you are n a seller’s market, you can expect to put in plenty of effort.
Here are some of the important steps to take before your home goes on the market. [Read more…] about Steps to take before selling your home
Coordination of benefits is a term used to describe the process of making claims when you have two insurance policies. In this process, you set one plan as your primary and the other as your secondary.
Should you need to make a claim, the primary insurance pays out first and then the second policy kicks in where it leaves off, covering the costs that the primary plan failed to cover. [Read more…] about Having two health insurance plans
Many people look into living abroad as retirement approaches, knowing that they can live on less in certain other countries. But one option that few consider is retiring at an all-inclusive resort.
Is it really possible to retire at an all-inclusive resort? Depending on your budget and needs, it’s a surprisingly feasible option. [Read more…] about Is it possible to retire at a resort?
When you book your flight, most companies will also offer you a traveler’s insurance policy or prompt you to purchase one from an affiliated provider. The coverage offered by these plans varies, but most travelers automatically assume that what is offered is enough to keep them safe.
This isn’t always the case. This coverage is usually meant to cover minor issues, leaving you vulnerable in the case of a serious medical emergency. In some countries, the traveler may not be allowed to leave the hospital until the bill is paid, which means that having the right coverage is vital.
So, how much coverage is enough? Consider the following factors. [Read more…] about Is standard travel insurance enough to cover medical costs abroad?