Finding a real estate agent you are happy with

If you are moving to a new area, or the only real estate agents you know are ones you are not happy with, here are some tips to help you find the perfect one.
Get recommendations from friends or family about real estate agents they have worked with. This is a good stepping stone to […]

Donating to Fisher House Hero Miles

Have some frequent flyer miles that are expiring or you know you won’t use? Fisher House has a Hero Miles program where donated frequent flyer miles can be used by wounded military personnel to fly home for leave from medical centers or for family members to fly and visit those being treated.
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Do you freecycle?

Freecycling is something that has become more and more popular. The premise is basic… you list things you are willing to give away, the only requirement is the person who wants it has to meet you when it is convenient for you to do so. You can generally find anything from sofas to […]

Withdrawing from your 401(k) fund

If you are withdrawing money from your 401(k) fund before you turn 59.5 years old, there is generally a 10% penalty on it, with the exception of special circumstances. These include:

Used to buy, build or rebuild your first home
Some medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance, when it is more than 7.5% of your […]