How To Choose An Executor For Your Will
Posted: November 12, 2019
While no one likes thinking about their own mortality, writing a will is an important part of planning for your family's future. (So is finding the right life insurance.) When creating a will, you start by deciding who will receive your assets when you’re gone. But this is just the first step. Once your plan is on paper, someone still has to make sure your...
Is An Animal Living Under Your Porch? Here’s What To Do Next
Posted: November 6, 2019
As a homeowner, you’ve probably entertained guests who overstayed their welcome. But unlike your in-laws or a former college roommate, an animal that’s made itself at home on your property has no intention of leaving. Some of the usual suspects include raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, skunks, or the occasional stray cat. And while they’re just looking for a safe place to call home, you’d probably prefer...
Understanding Premium Vs. Regular Gas
Posted: October 24, 2019
Most people are clear on which type of gas their car needs. But not as many are clear on the differences between regular and premium gas. Why use regular instead of premium gas? One obvious difference is the price. According to the U.S. Energy & Information Administration, premium fuel nationally averages about 60 cents more per gallon than regular gasoline, and 25 cents more than...
Bat In Your House? Here’s How To Get It Out.
Posted: October 9, 2019
You’re watching TV or making dinner when you hear the flapping of wings. Imagine your surprise when you discover it’s not a bird, but a bat that’s found its way into your home! Nobody likes uninvited guests. But compared to common pests like flies, ants, or mice, a flying bat circling above you is universally spooky. That’s because these winged creatures have developed a reputation as disease-carrying...
What To Know Before Trading In Your Car
Posted: October 2, 2019
There’s nothing better than that new car feeling. But before you drive your new ride off the lot, you often have to decide what to do with the car in your driveway. When it comes to getting rid of a used car, you have two options: selling it yourself or trading it in. (If money isn’t an issue, cars also make great charitable donations.) There...