Addie Miles

06/15/2026

Thinking of adding a splash of red to your home? Here's how!

Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips. Art....

06/10/2026

What affects the interest rate that lenders charge you?

Individual lenders set interest rates based on economic conditions, their risk tolerance and other factors, including the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds and the price of mortgage-backed securities. Your credit score, debt-to-income ratio and down payment amount also impact your rate. If you are in the market to purchase a home,it is good to seek out at least three lenders to get the best rate for you.

06/08/2026

Your household items could be more valuable than you think. Here are some tips for repurposing to save.

For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftin...

06/01/2026

FYI...improved credit scores could just now be coming to fruition for many consumers.

How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially i...

05/27/2026

Many may believe that a 20% down payment is necessary to purchase a home. However, have you explored Downpayment Assistance (DPA)?

Numerous federal, local, state, and private resources are available that can help turn your homebuying dreams into reality. These resources can include cash, grants, or tax credits. For more information, connecting could be beneficial.

05/25/2026

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

05/18/2026

Do you usually skip the fine print on credit card offers? Here's why that's a bad idea.

The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how goo...

05/11/2026

Some interesting tips for reviewing your medical bills.

Scrutinizing a bill from your health care provider or insurer is probably one of the last things you...

05/04/2026

Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts.

Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track you...

04/27/2026

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...