It’s been years since you painted your living room, and it’s starting to show. What was once a rich, creamy off-white has now turned into a smudged, buttery yellow. You brought in a painter last time, but that’s not within your budget this time. You’re going to have to roll up your sleeves and tackle […]

It’s not always necessary to spend thousands of dollars on kitchen updates. These brilliant suggestions for updating the kitchen for under $100 may surprise you. Lewiston native, JoAn Gregoire Chartier, has quick and easy tips that add flair and increase the efficiency in the kitchen. “Mine was definitely installing simple shelving in my pantry. It […]

A beautiful bathroom can be uplifting on many levels: it improves your home’s resale value and provides you with a welcoming environment in one of the most-used rooms of your house. If your bathroom has become the room in the house you least want to visit, it may be time to consider some cost-effective upgrades. […]

Do you have a home improvement project you’d like to tackle in the next few months? Are you thinking of renovating a room, adding a garage or updating the overall decor of your home? Is the lack of cash in your savings account the only thing stopping you from making your home makeover come true? […]

Saving money is on everyone’s mind. Cutting corners and trying to get the most for your money has become a way of life. One expense that’s costly until you need it is car insurance. If you drive, you need it, but making the right decision about coverage and amounts can save you money in the […]

It’s no secret. When people get into financial trouble, they often turn to their families for help. It is much easier to get a loan from someone you know and love than from a bank. While occasional family loans are fine, frequent ones can lead to big trouble, for everyone involved. Financial experts generally advise […]

Now more than ever, a college education is essential to career success. A college degree is something that can never be taken away and something that instills pride in those who earn it. Young or old, education is the goal of many and a financial challenge for most. A person may have the drive and […]

Times are tough, and most people are looking for ways to make a little extra money. There are several ways to do this, but one way can net you some money and de-clutter your house all at the same time is to have a garage sale. You won’t be able to pay off your credit […]

It’s no secret. Money burns a hole in the pocket of most teens. The list of stuff they want is long, and they tend to spend money as fast they get it. If that is the case at your house, don’t despair. Follow these tips to get your teens to spend less and save more. […]

Knowing that financial markets are constantly changing, it’s often hard to gauge when the best time would be to jump in. Trying to time your investments in this way can cause you undue stress and cost you financially when you try to invest by guessing when the market has hit the “top” or the “bottom.” […]