Tag: budget
Bright Ideas for Holiday Home Decor
November 29, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Who has the best holiday lights in your neighborhood? You do. Or at least you could with these helpful tips from industry experts. Game Plan A good plan helps you avoid surprises – and you certainly don’t want surprises on top of a ladder in the freezing cold. Measure the roofline, windows, trees and other…
Home for the Holidays: Tips for a Season That’s Merry and Bright
November 14, 2017. AAA Staff
Holiday decor ideas, online shopping tips, and healthy and affordable recipes. Plus, how AAA can help you save this holiday season.
Save & Splurge: Raleigh, N.C.
November 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city, is a delight to visit, with a compact downtown, thriving restaurant scene, exploding craft brewery industry, and several free museums and green spaces. The walkable city is bursting with energy, and it can be fun to time your visit with one of the city’s many festivals. Make sure to check…
Save & Splurge: Saratoga Springs
July 31, 2017. Craig Idlebrook
Saratoga Springs is a city that has reinvented itself many times throughout history. Since before Colonial settlers arrived to this New York city, its mineral springs have drawn visitors for the water’s reportedly restorative properties. Then it became known as a hotbed of gambling and horseracing. In the time since, Saratoga Springs has once again…
Explaining Mortgage Insurance
June 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Q. Can you explain mortgage insurance? A. Mortgage insurance, sometimes referred to as private mortgage insurance or PMI, protects lenders against borrowers who default on their loans. Any borrower who puts down less than 20 percent on a mortgage should expect to pay mortgage insurance, which is often paid on a monthly basis with other…
3 Questions to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a House in 2017
May 06, 2017.
Here are three questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering whether 2017 is the year you’re ready to make such a commitment.