10 Ways to Make Your Roof Last Longer

Susan B Sheldon / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. You’ve just replaced the roof on your home and want to make sure your new roof will have a long lifespan. It’s important to maintain your roof so that it will keep taking care of you. Also, on average, the cost of … Read more

15 Stocking Stuffers to Buy at Costco

Tada Images / Shutterstock.com When it comes to holiday shopping, sometimes it’s easier to buy the presents that go under the tree rather than the ones that go into the stockings hung by the chimney with care. Finding items that are small, inexpensive and durable enough to spend the night crammed under other goodies can … Read more

Are Gutters Really Necessary?

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Gutters are rarely a homeowner’s primary concern. In fact, you might not even notice if a house has them when evaluating a potential purchase. This makes you wonder whether gutters really are necessary for a house. Let’s take a closer look. What … Read more

3 Ways Recession Fears Are Changing ‘Terrified’ Savers’ Behavior

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Today’s investors are frightened — and that anxiety is causing them to change their investing behavior. A startling 51% of investors who are not retired say they are “terrified” about their financial future, including the years of retirement, according to Nationwide Retirement Institute’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey. Men are somewhat … Read more