It seems like everything I look at has an ENERGY STAR label. I’ve wondered something though: Are ENERGY STAR labels marketing ploys or do they really mean something?
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ENERGY STAR Labels: What You Need to Know
by Krissy Schwab on January 24, 2013 in Featured, Saving, Smart Shopper

LEED Certification: What Is It and Is It Worth the Effort?
by Krissy Schwab on December 13, 2012 in Featured, Home Buying, Home Improvement, Home Sales, Homeowners Tips
Do you want to save on monthly energy bills? Do you want your home to possibly sell for a higher price and faster once it goes on the market? Looking into a LEED certification may be the solution you’re looking for.

HARP Refinance with Quicken Loans – Now Up to 200% of Your Home’s Value!
by Clayton Closson on December 11, 2012 in Featured, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
Quicken Loans has exciting news! HARP, the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program, has expanded to allow refinancing of homes with a loan-to-value ratio (LTV) of up to 200%

Identity Theft and Holiday Shopping: Tips to Protect Yourself
by Victoria Araj on November 29, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Family Focus, Smart Shopper, Trends
Identity theft can happen while your doing all of your holiday shopping. Follow these tips to protect your information and actually enjoy the holiday season.

Money Saving Ideas for the Holidays
by Krissy Schwab on November 26, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Featured, Saving
To keep your holiday spending from getting out of control, I’ve got a few tips to help you budget. From shopping to parties, you won’t have to work yourself to the bone paying off your credit card bills come January if you follow this advice.

Top Grocery Shopping List Apps
by Lauren Laughlin on November 20, 2012 in Family Focus, Featured, Saving, Smart Shopper
To help you save money and time while grocery shopping, here are the top grocery list apps you can get for your phone.

Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring Options
by Krissy Schwab on November 13, 2012 in Featured, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper
Eco-friendly wood floors run about the same price as regular wood floors but have less environmental impact. If you’re thinking about wood floors, look at these options!

Energy Efficient Window Coverings Save You Money
by Krissy Schwab on September 25, 2012 in Featured, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Saving
Energy efficient window coverings can keep out cool drafts and can be a rather inexpensive way to help make your home more energy efficient this winter.

Why Fall Is a Good Time To Buy a Home
by Eric Mally on September 25, 2012 in Featured, Home Buying
The leaves are falling, the kids are chowing down on apples, and everyone is trying to drink as much cider as humanly possible. This time of the year is great for a lot of things: spending time with family, playing some football in the front yard, enjoying the playoff hunt for baseball, and buying a house.

The Latest Federal Reserve Release in Plain English 6.0
by Eric Mally on September 13, 2012 in Featured, Mortgage Rates
The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here. I’m sure your social networks have been talking about it. I’m convinced your friends won’t stop talking about it. I’m also fairly certain that your mom has asked you about it. That’s right – we’re back with another edition of the Federal Reserve Release in plain English!
