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Winter is Coming; Fall Home Improvement Tips

• "Home and Auto Repairs"

• Educational

The weather is getting cooler, and you can sense winter is in the air. It’s tempting to get cozy and be lazy inside your warm home, but with the changing of the seasons comes home improvement responsibilities. Get your home ready for winter before it gets too cold. Is your budget ready for the expenses that may come with the changing weather, or do you need an installment loan to get you through?

Recovering from Winter Emergency Auto Expenses

• "Home and Auto Repairs"

• Finance

The cold temperatures and harsh weather of winter are hard on your car, and even if you’ve spent time getting your car ready for winter, emergency auto expenses can still happen. Icy roads can lead to car accidents, heavy snow can damage your car, and cold temperatures can affect your engine in ways you couldn’t have prepared for. Once these expenses happen, it’s tough to know what to do. Your already tight budget and holiday shopping are on your mind, and emergency expenses might not have a place in your plan. Don’t worry – we’ve got four tips in this article for recovering from unexpected winter auto expenses. 

Homeowners: Keeping Heating and Electric Costs Down

• Bills
• "Home and Auto Repairs"

• Educational

With holiday lights and decorations, parties that require lots of baking and cooking, and colder temperatures trying to pull the heat from your home, it’s no wonder that heating and electricity bills increase during the holiday months. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck or stretching an already tight budget this holiday season, increased heating and electric costs could break the bank. Using the tips in this article and a little creativity, you can still have a holiday season that’s festive and bright, without blasting your budget. 

Home Improvement: Getting Your House Ready for an Efficient Summer

• "Home and Auto Repairs"

• Educational

If you’re a homeowner, you know how harsh seasons can be on your house. When your home is damaged and not running efficiently, money is flying out the door.  Now is the perfect time to fix any winter damage and prepare your home for summer. When you’re proactive and take preventative action, you’re keeping more money in your pocket in the long term.