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An online business listing can help lead potential customers to your website, direct them to your agency’s physical location or help them get in contact with you. For example, when you search for a company on Google™, a listing with the company’s contact information appears on the right side of the site. Local people are…

An ounce of prevention saves a ton of trouble when it comes to making your home more comfortable. Why put up with drafts, leaks, excess moisture, mildew or pesky pests when you don’t have to? You can put a stop to costly drafts or leaks before they start with the right sealant, caulking compound or…

Springtime is here! The weather is beautiful, the water is inviting, and your boat is looking better now than when you first laid eyes on it. The only thing that would make your marine beauty even better is a gorgeous body of water underneath it. But not so fast… Before you take your watercraft out…

February home maintenance checklist1. Clean the kitchenCheck a couple of these items off your winter home safety maintenance checklist to improve conditions in your kitchen. Deep clean the garbage disposalNobody likes a stinky sink, so take a little time this February to clear the air in your kitchen. A clogged garbage disposal isn’t just gross—it…

There have been times in my life when I’ve felt severely unprepared. I remember starting drivers training and getting behind the wheel for the first time with my instructor, nervously thinking to myself, We’ve only talked about driving in the classroom—I don’t think I’m ready to be on the roads! And during my time as…

1. Has Curb AppealFirst and foremost is curb appeal. It may or may not look like much now, but if you need to present this property to future tenants, does it scream, “rent me”? If needed, can you make the necessary changes without impacting your financial situation? Knowing that a tenant is most likely going…

6 Ways to Rebuild CreditFocus on paying on time and reducing credit balances, and explore credit-building products.Lauren SchwahnBev O’SheaBy Bev O’Shea  and Lauren Schwahn  Jan 31, 2023Edited by Kathy Hinson  Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This influences which products we write about and where and…

Wintertime—it’s a great time to stay cozy indoors. Yet, you need to go to work or shuttle the kids around with sports and school activities but, many people do not know how to remove snow and ice from their driveway. The last storm left a couple of inches on your driveway. And there’s ice underneath…

Written by: Arielle Karoub Arielle Karoub is a mental health professional and NAMI Wake volunteer. April is Financial Literacy Month, dedicated to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the U.S. and the consequences associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances. We’ll be sharing financial resources, blog posts, and more…

You have lots of choices when it comes to purchasing insurance. You can hit the internet and spend hours filling out multiple online forms, you can call an insurance company directly, or you can work with an independent agent. While you have options, the best one is the option that leaves you feeling supported and…