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There's a lot to consider when you're renting and you have to decide whether to stay put or move to a new place.

Should you renew your lease? Ask yourself these three questions.

You probably haven't given much thought to the area between your sidewalk and the street, but these tips can inspire you to add cheer to that and other overlooked spaces.

Your Sidewalk Strip Deserves Better—These Easy Garden Ideas Add Major Curb Appeal Sidewalk strip landscaping can boost curb appeal. Learn how to design the perfect "hell strip" for your landscape, featuring tough, low-growing plants, mulch, and paths that protect sight lines and foot traffic.

If it's been a while since you redecorated and your house feels antiquated, the problem could be outdated decor rules. Here's how you can update your space.

5 Decorating Rules That May Be Making Your Home Feel Dated Discover the five outdated design rules that designers say belong in the past.

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Books can be an invaluable resource for teaching kids about spending and saving money.

Money as You Grow Bookshelf for parents and caregivers | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Parents and caregivers can read best-loved books with their children and develop money skills together.

This newsletter offers a guide for talking to children about financial topics from as young as 3 up to age 17.

What do your kids know about money? Here are some age-appropriate ideas.

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Downsizing for retirement? Check out this guide to better prepare yourself for the process.

9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.

If you're looking for ways to consume less energy at home (and reduce expenses), consider these ideas from experts.

We Asked a Power and an HVAC Pro If These 7 Energy Bill "Tricks" Actually Help Cut Home Costs A list of seven useful tricks for cutting your energy bill down this summer while keeping your house as cool and comfortable as possible.