You’re probably familiar with “spring cleaning,” where everyone throws open their windows to freshen up their homes. There’s a reason for this – staying inside all winter with minimal ventilation makes the air stale, and pollutants can easily build up. Your home’s air quality directly affects your family’s health, so taking steps to improve the […]
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Easy, Crowd-Pleasing, and Seasonal: 5 Side Dish Recipes for Fall
September brings with it a host of fresh produce: grapes, apples, leeks, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, lettuce, mushrooms, parsnips, and so much more! There are tons of delicious, in-season fruits and veggies ripe for whipping up mouth-watering side dishes. If you’re wondering how you’ll incorporate seasonal produce into your fall meals, here are a few of […]
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Say Goodbye to Summer With a Blowout Bash
As summer wraps up, it’s tempting to transition to cozy fall gatherings right away, but don’t move too quickly! Having a “goodbye summer” party is a great way to celebrate the last fresh, vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of summer with your friends and family. So pull out the last of your summer décor and […]
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3 Tips For Making the Most of Color Inside Your Home
After more than a year spent at home with just close family, it’s time for entertainers to dust off their party trays and champagne flutes and get back to work planning beautiful, sophisticated soirees. These get-togethers are just the thing for friends and family who have been apart to catch up on all the happenings […]
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10 Unique Dishes To Wow At Your Next Barbecue
Labor Day barbecues are back, and that means lots of great side dishes to go along with the main course. Whether you’re hosting the party or bringing your contribution to a potluck, you’ll want to make sure your side dish is memorable and exciting, which means plain old potato salad just won’t cut it. Read […]
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Home Down Payment Details and Tips on How to Start Saving
Saving up for your first house can be arduous and confusing, even to the most financial-savvy home buyer. Conventional wisdom tells us that you’ll need at least 20% of the purchase price for a down payment, and after adding closing costs, taxes, fees, and any necessary repairs, the bar to ownership can often seem too […]
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Health Savings Account 101: Everything You Need To Know
A health savings account, or HSA, can be an invaluable tool to help you save for unexpected medical expenses and lower your taxable income. Many employers offer HSA options, but it can be challenging to know what’s right for your financial goals and what you can qualify for. Today, we’ll cover all of the basics […]
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Credit vs. Debit: The Benefits and Details of Both
Entering the world of personal finance can be overwhelming, and a basic understanding of terms is critical to your financial well-being. Credit or debit, the most fundamental terms relating to spending, can often be confusing if you don’t know their differences. Whether you’re just starting to think about your money in the long-term or simply […]
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Basic Financial Terms Everyone Should Know
Listening to financial professionals can often feel like hearing a foreign language. The terms used and their perceived complexity keep many interested people standing on the sidelines – but these terms are usually a lot more straightforward than you think. Below, we’ve compiled a list of financial terms everyone should know. You’ll probably be vaguely […]
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Family-Friendly Mysteries: 7 Podcasts Full of Suspense (and Fun!)
As the days get shorter and family time transitions indoors, add a little spookiness to your entertainment with a mystery podcast. Written and produced just for kids and families, these seven podcasts combine the perfect amount of suspense with fun to leave everyone in the family begging for just one more episode! The Unexplainable Disappearance […]
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A Barrel of Fun: Apple-Themed Crafts for Kids
There’s no better way to kick off the fall festivities than by celebrating apple season in September! The whole family can get into the spirit by making apple-themed crafts; use them as home décor, gifts for new teachers and friends, or trinkets to trade at the local fall festival. Here are five of the best […]
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Why Exploring a Corn Maze Should Top Your Family Activity List
As fall family activities start filling your social calendar, consider one of the most popular—a corn maze! Heading out to the field and having fun navigating the twists and turns is a great way to spend an afternoon with your kids, but did you know that there are benefits beyond just the excitement? Here are […]
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Festive Fall Fun: 10 Crafts for Kids This Season
Fall is in the air, and it’s time to put up the decorations! Have your kids help create some masterpieces of their own that highlight the season with these 10 great crafts. Pony Bead Pumpkins Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, so embrace the theme and have your kids practice their fine motor skills […]
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How to Make Paying for New Windows Easy
It can be a conundrum. As home improvement guru Bob Vila notes, the typical cost to replace a window ranges from $200 to $1,800, each. The national average is approximately $100 to $650 per window depending on multiple factors like the type of glass, size, frame, and energy efficiency, as well as labor costs. Your […]
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How COVID-19 has Impacted Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims
My name is Attorney Thomas Durkin. I am a partner with Cabranes, Durkin, and Longdin. I have been helping people with their SSDI and SSI cases for over 25 years. I have physical offices in Racine and Milwaukee, WI, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how I practice law and has actually allowed me to […]
