Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your front lawn. That’s where liming comes in, and we’ll show you why and how to lime a lawn. If your yellow lawn isn’t … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Americans continue to pull up stakes and move somewhere new in record numbers, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Nearly one-quarter of all U.S. homebuyers — 24.1% — were looking to move in the three-month period that ended in October. This is just a touch below the 24.2% who … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Stacy’s been offering money guidance for 41 years: 10 as a financial adviser and 31 as a personal finance reporter. Miranda’s been writing and podcasting about money since 2005. But they still learn more every day. We hope … Read more
VH-studio / Shutterstock.com Bigger seems to be better when it comes to vehicle longevity, at least according to a study from automotive research firm and car search engine iSeeCars.com. The website lists the vehicles with the greatest chance of lasting at least 200,000 miles, and only two of them are not SUVs, trucks or vans. … Read more
Simon Bratt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. When shade dapples your landscape, don’t resent it –– embrace it. You may think a beautiful garden requires full sunlight, but there exist plenty of shade-loving plants that can turn your landscape into a showstopper. From elegant ferns to variegated hostas, we’ll show … Read more
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I literally can’t conceive of a world without banks. They give us a safe place to store our cash, facilitate fast electronic payments to people and businesses thousands of miles away, and lend us money to finance big purchases we can’t afford all at once. I’ve had checking or savings accounts with about a dozen … Read more
Denis OREA / Shutterstock.com Many products that are considered to be disposable can be reused in surprising ways that will reduce waste and save you money. Before putting things in the garbage or recycling bin, consider how they could be used again. If you’re willing to get creative, you’ll find that numerous things can enjoy … Read more
Photo_DDD / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. The best way to become a self-made millionaire is to learn from people who are already there. And as you can see from the list below, these habits of self-made millionaires are pretty easy to follow in your daily life. Because … Read more