BrightNest is a free site that provides tools and tips to homeowners to help them save money, get organized and keep their homes in great shape. Sign up for a free BrightNest account today! Summertime isn’t all fun and games! The season...
It’s no small task to hire someone to work on your house. Even if you have a starting point — say, a neighbor’s recommendation for a great electrician — you’ll still have to put in the time to fully vet...
Nearly a third of us bestow gifts on graduates during a typical commencement season, according to the National Retail Federation, averaging just under $90 per gift. The most popular item, favored by a sizable majority of givers, is the simple,...
As parents, it’s our job to have the occasional awkward conversation with our kids. For some parents, the “money talk” is not something to look forward to. No matter how uncomfortable it may seem, teaching kids about money, especially from a...
Tipping is pretty common in the United States, but many people still get stumped when it comes to gratuity etiquette. Whether it’s for a food server, housekeeper, or hair stylist, leaving a tip is considered proper practice. But not all...
The “lowest” price isn’t always the lowest price. Rules are made to be broken. And customers don’t always tell the truth. Those are just a few of the things I wish they’d told me before I was handed a one-way...
Personal finance can be such a complex matter that it can sometimes be hard to tell if you’re on track and making the right moves. We’ve pulled together some top personal finance rules that cover the basics of savings, debt,...
Since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the U.S. government’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has provided a form of mortgage insurance to back loans made to Americans who would not otherwise qualify for a home loan. Over the years, FHA-insured...
When summer farmer’s markets start filling up, it’s easy to buy too much of a good thing. Or at least, too much for your family to eat before it goes bad. In fact, Americans throw out 14% of the food...
A friend once told me she didn’t budget because it was “just setting yourself up to fail.” At first I was adamant: “No way! Having a budget is the only way not to fail!” But then I started to think about it....
BrightNest is a free site that provides tools and tips to homeowners to help them save money, get organized and keep their homes in great shape. Sign up for a free BrightNest account today! Summertime isn’t all fun and games! The season... 
