Erika Bartolone

Is your children's artwork taking over your home? Here's how you can save their creative projects without creating clutter.

Family-Friendly Artwork Apps In the age of apps, there’s more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just stick...

Have kids? It's never too early to start preparing for college, and student loans aren't the only way to fund their education.

Alternative Ways to Fund a College Education The average student loan debt for a college graduate in 2016 was $37,172, according to Forbes. That’...

Do you know about the dangers of windows? Child proofing needs to be more comprehensive than you think.

How to Childproof Your House Children are often oblivious to the many dangers around them. Accidents in the home are a leading ca...

How often do you clean your hardwood floors? Here's how you can keep them in the best condition possible.

How to Clean Your Hardwood Floors If you’re the proud owner of a hardwood floor, you may be engaged in a constant cleaning battl...

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

A Checklist for Retiring Early Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

Did you know you can keep ants out of your kitchen with a lemon?

How to Keep Pests Out of the Kitchen No matter how much of a critter lover you may be, pests in your kitchen is never fun. But many consu...

Retirees, consider saving money by moving to a smaller home or a less expensive location!

Nearing Retirement but Haven't Saved? 4 Smart Solutions If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone. Forty-eight perc...

Heard about a recent increase in interest rates? Here's how it could affect your credit card and loan terms.

How Federal Rate Increases Affect Credit Cards and Loans If you’ve ever noticed a rise in interest rates in the news or saw your credit card bill get a lit...

Did you know the average retirement lasts 18 years? Be ready financially with these tips.

Making Your Money Last Long Into Retirement The average length of retirement in the United States is 18 years, according to the U.S. Census Bure...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful...

Having trouble hitting your hydration marks? These tips might help.

Tips to Keep You Hydrated While we all know water is essential for our health, not all of us enjoy chugging those recommended ...

Want to refinance your home loan? Start by improving your credit score.

How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates If you can find a lower mortgage rate than the one you already have, then refinancing a mortgage can...