Filing a home insurance claim? Don’t make the mistake that I made

Filing a homeowners insurance claim is something most people don’t like to think about, but there are times when things go wrong with single-family homes, townhouses and condos that require a claim. I had to file a claim for damage to my Atlanta condo recently and my unpreparedness led to a series of costly mistakes. Here’s my story… RELATED: 5 easy …

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Follow this simple organization hack to save more money

If you’re trying to reduce spending on groceries, personal care items and household essentials, follow my stockpiling strategy to start saving money this month! Many people associate stockpiles with doomsday preppers or extreme couponers — but we can all benefit from some form of a stockpile. Stockpiling 101: My step-by-step plan to save you money  I first got started with …

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Going vegan: How I lowered my total cholesterol from 235 to 193 without medication

Nearly a year ago, I learned that I had high cholesterol. With a total cholesterol reading of 235, the results of my blood test from November 2016 indicated that I was at a higher risk for health problems including heart disease and stroke. Health update: Going vegan helped lower my cholesterol Although I am relatively thin, the news did not …

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10 things to buy at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls

I have been spending a lot of time looking for a few pieces to decorate my condo — and spending time in stores like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The items in the home department can be hit or miss, but there does seem to be more variety at the T.J. Maxx HomeGoods locations. I recently scored a small table for my foyer …

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Do Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com really save you money?

I considered naming this post “When a gift certificate isn’t really a gift certificate.” It’s been a few years since I’ve used Restaurant.com, the website that offers gift certificates to neighborhood eateries at a discounted price. On its website, they advertise $25 gift certificates for $10. Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com review: What you need to know Many people are tempted to use …

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