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Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Buying a Home

May 16, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Owning a home is a very important milestone in life and for most people it is the largest purchase that they will ever make.

Many first time home buyers are so eager to move into their new property that they overlook the fine print and details and make some mistakes.

Buying a home is a complicated process and there are many things to keep in mind when you are making these important decisions.

Here are a few financial mistakes to avoid when buying your home:

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Budget, Down Payment, Home Purchase, Savings

House on Fire! Easy Tips to Save You Money on Home Insurance

May 14, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Earthquakes, windstorms, rain damage, flooding, falling trees, vandalism, burglary… there are many things which could possibly happen to cause damage to your home.

This is why homeowner’s insurance is important, so that you can be protected in these unfortunate events.

However, home insurance doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think.

There are a few ways that you can reduce the cost of this insurance and protect your home for less.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: budgeting, Discounts, Home Insurance, Homeowner's Insurance

The Most Beautiful Travel Destinations in the USA

May 12, 2012 by Robby Oakes

From jagged mountains to sandy beaches to farmland as flat as the horizon, the United States has a huge variety of landscapes within its borders.

There are many places in the USA which will cause your jaw to drop in awe when beholding a particularly stunning landscape.

Here are a few examples of truly gorgeous places in the USA:

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, travel, Vacation

Looking Good? How to Find Your Personal Style

May 11, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever felt like some people just look stylish and put together all of the time, whereas you never quite know what to wear to look good?

How do chic and fashionable people make themselves look so good every day when you feel so frumpy and awkward?

Whether you are male or female, if you are slightly fashion clueless don’t despair!

Style doesn’t come naturally to everyone but it is still possible to learn how to put outfits together so that you look on trend and polished.

Stylish people don’t wake up looking that good; they have put time and effort into thinking about their personal look and creating a certain effect.

The trick is to find your personal style and identify which colors, patterns and cuts look the best on your particular body.

When you know what these things are you can mix them up to create stylish outfits that are guaranteed to look good!

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Appearance, Fashion, Style

Tips for Saving Money on Life Insurance

May 9, 2012 by Robby Oakes

If you were to die tomorrow, would your spouse and your children have enough money to take care of themselves?

Life insurance is designed to help provide financial security to your loved ones after you pass away. The policy will cover your funeral costs, as well as setting aside money for your family to support them after you are gone.

Life insurance is especially important if you are the main breadwinner for the family.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: finance, Insurance, Life Insurance, Security

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