Are you a new homeowner or planning to become one? If so, here is some advice from our experts on the first steps to take after you close on your new home: File for homestead exemption Homestead exemptions may be filed in person in the property appraiser’s office in...
Hurricane season is nearly here! While the season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, don’t wait to prepare until the storms are upon us. Our local government does an excellent job of keeping us informed right before the storm about sandbag locations,...
If there’s one sound of the summer season we hope to never become accustomed to, it’s the hum of generators in our neighborhoods after a hurricane. As generators are becoming a way of life for many of us to cope with the summer storm season, it’s important to remember...
Tax Day is April 15, which means some of us have access to extra funds from our tax returns. While receiving your tax return may feel like a financial relief, it is important to approach the spending of your refund with a strategic mindset. The excitement of having...
Have you ever opened the door to your dishwasher and recoiled when what should smell clean reminds you instead of your old school locker room? It seems counterintuitive that the fixtures in your home created for the express purpose of cleaning things need to be...
Your credit plays a major role when you’re applying for a loan or credit card, leasing or buying a car, applying for certain jobs, shopping for insurance, and renting or buying a home. You can (and should) check your credit report once a year to determine where your...
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