How today's vinyl siding packs extreme toughness Through tempestuous weather and extreme four-season cycles, today's vinyl siding is living up to both the style and durability demands of discerning builders, remodelers, architects, homeowners and...
Planning for your tax bill? How it can affect your credit score Your resolutions are made and you even have a game plan to make sure 2012 is the year you stick to them. But before you can really get going on achieving your personal goals in the new year, you'll...
Year-end tax planning tips With the year nearing its close, you should be aware of tax planning strategies that can position you favorably for 2012 and beyond. Specifically, both the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Ac...
Save money with these energy efficiency tips Saving money is on everyone's mind this winter season. Between the holiday expenses, colder temperatures and tight budgets, finding ways to reduce costs can be a bit of a challenge. If you're looki...
Charitable giving: Important tips for tax season 'Tis the season to be giving. The holidays are a great time to give back to those who need it most and what better way to give than to donate to your favorite charity? Of course giving back to a go...
Ten tips to manage your money through unexpected life changes One of the many benefits of marriage is having a partner to share in the day-to-day tasks. One person might handle the laundry while the other takes over yard work. But, when it comes to money mana...
Taking steps to protect your identity now can have lasting benefits If you're lost in a flurry of holiday gift wish lists and dreading a trip to the crowded mall, you're probably considering the convenience of shopping online. If so, you're not alone. With each pas...
Ways to keep small business registers ringing during the holidays The holiday shopping season is the time of the year that service and retail businesses big and small look forward to all year. In fact, National Retail Federation research shows that the last two m...
The SMART way to make financial New Year's resolutions If your resolutions this year address money matters like savings, spending and credit use, you can improve your chances of success by making "SMART" promises to yourself. Here are a few ideas for a...
Smart ways to use credit when redecorating Credit can be a good tool to help you fulfill your decorating dreams, provided that you use it wisely. The last thing you want is to rack up redecorating debt that outlives the stylishness of your ...
Long term care: What you need to know, and how you can pay for it Aging in America can be physically and financially debilitating. People 65 and older have a 68 percent probability of becoming disabled in a way that will affect at least two activities of daily li...