Charitable donations are popular, especially in the United States. Research shows that 70 percent of people in the United States donate to charity every year. Donating clothes allows the Red Cross to receive funding to help those in need. Charity proceeds in excess of $2.5 million came from the Red Cross selling donations to thrift … [Read more…]
Talk about a conversation starter! When you mentioned the fact that you were looking for a couple of new pieces of furniture, the ladies at church offered plenty of opinions and stories of past purchases. One woman told of some quality handmade furniture that she has had in her house for years. Any time she … [Read more…]
The average age of retirement in the United States is 63 years old. According to a recent study, nearly 70% of all Americans 65 years or older will need a long-term care facility at some point. This means that many Americans are going to spend the majority of their retirement years in some type of … [Read more…]
Have you worked with a real estate agent before? When searching for a home, 98% of home buyers stated that their realtors were a source of useful information. In 2014 alone, 88% of the people that bought a home did so through a real estate agent or broker. Since this was up from 69% in … [Read more…]
When you get sick or injured and it isn’t serious enough to go to an emergency room, there are walk in clinics that you can use at any time. These urgent care centers allow you to go in and see a doctor without an appointment and without a long wait. If you want to find … [Read more…]
Are you in the market for a new home? Or, would you prefer an older house? While many existing and prospective homeowners like the idea of renovating in order to create a home that reflects their personality and lifestyle, others would prefer to purchase a home that is move-in ready. Locating Homes for Sale on … [Read more…]
Chances are that you have fallen at some point in your life. Between scraped knees and broken bones, you have probably experienced something along these lines. However, as we get older, falling becomes more and more dangers — and unfortunately, more and more common. About a quarter of older adults fall every year in the … [Read more…]
When it comes to buying a home, having a real estate agent to help with the process often makes it easier. This is because the agent can tailor showings to work with an individual?s schedule, and will also have an idea of what they are looking for. This minimizes the time they are out shopping … [Read more…]
Do you feel happy with your home? When you come back after a long shift or busy study session do you feel ready to kick up your feet and relax? If you’ve answered ‘no’ to either of these questions, it may just be time to reconsider your furniture. That’s not to say a new coat … [Read more…]
One of the most important responsibilities that you have as a parent is to ensure that your child gets the best possible education. Education is one of the most important ingredients of having a successful childhood, as it allows children to develop the academic skills that can help them in their careers later in life, … [Read more…]