These easy, affordable DIY projects can increase your home’s value

[ad_1] rssfeeds.usatoday.com As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on and Americans are stuck at home, more people are strapping on their tool belts and tackling home projects, according to a survey by Realtor.com. Among those surveyed, 47% either started a DIY project at home or planned to start one soon. Whether you simply want to take… Continue reading These easy, affordable DIY projects can increase your home’s value

Here’s why you need wedding insurance—even after the pandemic

[ad_1] rssfeeds.usatoday.com More than two million Americans tie the knot every year, spending an average of nearly $25,000 to celebrate the occasion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of those plans have been thwarted—and some at great expense. There are couples, however, who managed to navigate cancellations and rescheduled dates unscathed, including clients of JoAnn Moore,… Continue reading Here’s why you need wedding insurance—even after the pandemic

Is a joint bank account right for you and your partner?

[ad_1] rssfeeds.usatoday.com Are you and your significant other cohabitating sooner than planned due to the coronavirus outbreak? You’re not alone. If so, you might wonder whether it’s time to open a joint bank account. While that might seem like the appropriate thing to do, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In fact, 24% of participants in a… Continue reading Is a joint bank account right for you and your partner?

5 renovations that won’t increase your home’s value

[ad_1] rssfeeds.usatoday.com As a homeowner, you may have a long list of projects you plan to take on. Americans collectively spend $400 billion a year on home remodels to improve functionality and make their living experience more enjoyable, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Remodeling Impact Report. But while a home reno might… Continue reading 5 renovations that won’t increase your home’s value